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More than 1,100 exhibitors for 2014 IPPE ATLANTA — The 2014 International Production & Processing Expo has surpassed 1,100 exhibitors, covering more than 400,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

Comprised of the three integrated tradeshows — International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo — IPPE is still growing with five more weeks remaining until the show opens.

The global annual poultry, feed and meat industry trade show will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., from Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 28-30, 2014. The Expo will highlight the latest technology, equipment and services used in the production and processing of poultry, meat and feed products.

Online is the only way to pre-register for the discounted price of $50 through Dec. 31, 2013. After Dec. 31, 2013, the registration fee will increase to $70. IPPE would like to

remind everyone to bring their registration confirmation with them to the show.

The week of Jan. 27-31, 2014, will feature dynamic education programs addressing current industry issues, organizers noted.

The International Poultry Scientific Forum, Sanitary Equipment Design Principles, Pet Food Conference, Media Training for the Meat and Poultry Industry and Animal Agricultural Sustainability Summit will kick off the week’s education programs. A Beef Plant Tour and Poultry Plant Tour are scheduled for Monday, and several Tech XChange

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Georgia World Congress Center: The 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (which is comprised of the International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo) will be in exhibit hall floors A and B at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 28-30.

Farm bill deadline looms, House passes stop-gap measure The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Government dairy subsidies that affect the cost of a gallon of milk are set to expire at the end of the year as farm-state lawmakers said on Dec. 10 that they do not expect to have a new farm bill — or an extension of current law — before Jan 1.

Expiration of the current dairy subsidies triggers 1930s and 1940s law, outdated statutes that could upend the commercial dairy market and eventually cause the price of milk to rise. But Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat, said she has assurances

from the USDA that the price spikes would not happen before the end of January, and she and House Agriculture Chairman Frank Lucas, a Republican, say they hope to have a final farm bill deal by then.

The House and Senate have passed separate versions of the fiveyear, roughly $500 billion bill, but with widespread differences over crop subsidies and how much to cut food stamps.

“We will be ready to vote in January,” Stabenow said after a meeting with Lucas on Dec. 10.

House Speaker John Boehner said he favors an extension, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

balked at that plan. “Let them vote on it. We’re not going to do it,” he said.

The House of Representatives on Dec. 13 passed by voice vote a stopgap farm measure that would extend current law until Jan. 13, 2014, and sent it to the Senate.

Stabenow said a short-term extension could allow subsidies called direct payments to continue.

Those subsidies are paid to farmers whether they plant or not and have come under political fire from conservatives and others who have lobbied for less spending on farm programs. Both the House and Senate farm bills would eliminate the

subsidies and create new ones.

Finding a compromise on cuts to the nation’s $80 billion-a-year food stamp program has been the toughest obstacle in the talks between the House and the Senate. The House passed a bill this summer that would cut $4 billion from food stamps annually and allow states to create new work requirements for some recipients. The Democratic Senate, backed by President Barack Obama, passed a farm bill with a $400 million annual cut, or a tenth of the House cut.

Negotiators have focused on cracking down further on a practice in some states of giving low-income

people as little as $1 a year in home heating assistance, even when they don’t have heating bills, in order to make them eligible for increased food stamp benefits. The Senate found its $400 million in annual cuts by proposing that states have a $10 heating assistance threshold for such eligibility, while the House doubled that cut by requiring that recipients receive $20 annually — bringing the savings to around $800 million a year.

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POULTRY TIMES, December 23, 2013

Free bus service available to the 2014 IPPE ATLANTA — Free bus service will be available again for the upcoming 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

The annual poultry, meat and feed trade show will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Jan. 28-30, 2014. IPPE is sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association and the American Meat Institute.

Company employees and contract producers of companies actively involved in the production and processing of poultry and meat or the production of animal/poultry feed, that are members of USPOULTRY, AFIA or AMI, are eligible to participate. Complimentary regis-

tration for IPPE will be provided through the Members to Atlanta (M2A) Program. Buses will pick up employees and growers at a location selected by the company, travel to the expo for a day of visiting the exhibit floor and return home in the afternoon. There is no cost to the company or the individuals.

Last year, more than 200 people from seven poultry complexes in Georgia and Alabama took advantage of the bus program. The program is available to any location within an approximate three hour drive from Atlanta.

“We encourage company managers to take advantage of the free IPPE bus program,” said USPOULTRY president John Starkey. “It makes it

extremely easy and convenient for their employees and growers to attend the expo and at no cost. This is an excellent opportunity to see the latest technology used in poultry, meat and feed production and processing. Nowhere else in the world is it possible to see first-hand such a wide variety of equipment, supplies and services used in all segments of our industries. It is also a unique and cost-effective way to recognize employees and acknowledge the role of producers.”

Companies interested in taking advantage of the bus program should contact Larry Brown at 678514-1985 or via email at L.brown@ uspoultry.org.

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Using IPPE bus service: Poultry employees and growers from Tyson in Cumming, Ga., took advantage of the free bus service offered during last year’s International Production & Processing Expo.

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Bus service: Poultry employees and growers from Keystone Foods in Eufaula, Ala., also took advantage of the free bus service offered during the 2013 IPPE.

IPPE hosts workshop on handling, transportation ATLANTA — As part of the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo education line-up, Pennsylvania State University and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association will again host a Poultry Handling and Transportation Quality Assurance “Train the Trainer” Workshop for poultry transporters and catch crews. The registration fee for the workshop is $250 and is limited to 30 participants.

The Poultry Handling and Transportation Quality Assurance

(PHTQA) program provides third party certification training, which gives employees and contract crews an understanding of poultry welfare, good management practices and biosecurity, emergency planning, media training and preparation for outside audits. PHTQA is offering a combined certification and “Train the Trainer” workshop specifically for those individuals wishing to become PHTQA certified trainers.

This workshop is scheduled for 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Jan. 30.

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FDA takes steps to address antimicrobial resistance WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is implementing a plan to help phase out the use of medically important antimicrobials in food animals for food production purposes, such as to enhance growth or improve feed efficiency. The plan would also phase in veterinary oversight of the remaining appropriate therapeutic uses of such drugs.

The FDA noted that certain antimicrobials have historically been used in the feed or drinking water of cattle, poultry, hogs and other food animals for production purposes such as using less food to gain weight. Some of these antimicrobials are important drugs used to treat human infection, prompting concerns about the contribution of this practice to increasing the ability of bacteria and other microbes to resist the effects of a drug. Once

antimicrobial resistance occurs, a drug may no longer be as effective in treating various illnesses or infections.

Because antimicrobial drug use in both humans and animals can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance, it is important to use these drugs only when medically necessary, the agency continued. The plan focuses on those antimicrobial drugs that are considered medically important (i.e., are important for treating human infection) and which are approved for use in feed and water of food animals.

In a final guidance issued Dec. 11, the FDA lays out a road map for animal pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily revise the FDA-approved use conditions on the labels of these products to remove production indications. The plan also calls for changing the current over-the-

counter (OTC) status to bring the remaining appropriate therapeutic uses under veterinary oversight.

Once a manufacturer voluntarily makes these changes, its medically important antimicrobial drugs can no longer be used for production purposes, and their use to treat, control, or prevent disease in animals will require veterinary oversight.

The FDA is asking animal pharmaceutical companies to notify the agency of their intent to sign on to the strategy within the next three months. These companies would then have a three-year transition process.

“Implementing this strategy is an important step forward in addressing antimicrobial resistance. The FDA is leveraging the cooperation of the pharmaceutical industry to voluntarily make these changes because we believe this approach is

the fastest way to achieve our goal,” said FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine Michael Taylor. “Based on our outreach, we have every reason to believe that animal pharmaceutical companies will support us in this effort.”

In order to help phase in veterinary oversight of those drugs covered by the guidance that are intended for medically appropriate uses in feed, the FDA also has issued a proposed rule to update the existing regulations relating to Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) drugs. The use of VFD drugs requires specific authorization by a licensed veterinarian using a process outlined in the agency’s VFD regulations. The VFD proposed rule is intended to update the existing VFD process and facilitate expanded veterinary oversight

by clarifying and increasing the flexibility of the administrative requirements for the distribution and use of VFD drugs. Such updates to the VFD process will assist in the transition of OTC products to their new VFD status.

“This action promotes the judicious use of important antimicrobials to protect public health while ensuring that sick and at-risk animals receive the therapy they need,” said Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. “We realize that these steps represent changes for veterinarians and animal producers, and we have been working — and will continue to work — to make this transition as seamless as possible.”

The proposed VFD rule is open for public comment for 90 days starting on Dec. 12, 2013.

Industry groups comment on FDA antimicrobial guidance WASHINGTON — Poultry and meat industry groups have expressed support of the Food & Drug Administration’s plan to help phase out the use of medical antimicrobials in food animals.

The FDA’s Final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule would also phase-in over a three year period veterinary oversight of such drugs.

The proposed VFD will ensure that all antibiotics that are administered to food producing animals will be done so under the supervision of a veterinarian.

National Chicken Council Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Dr. Ashley Peterson said, “NCC appreciates the open and collaborative process FDA has undertaken to phase out the use of subtherapeutic, or growth-promoting uses, of antibiotics that are medically important in treating humans.

“We strongly support the respon-

sible and judicious use of FDA-approved antibiotics and the involvement of veterinarians in raising healthy chickens. In fact, in raising chickens today, chicken farmers already maintain close relationships with licensed veterinarians who interact on a routine basis, with the farmers and their chickens, to provide the best care possible for the flock.

American Meat Institute Chief Scientist Betsy Booren said, “AMI welcomes today’s publication of the Food and Drug Administration’s final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule which establishes a three year timeframe for phasing out growth promotion uses of antibiotics important in human medicine and phasing in veterinary oversight of these products. AMI strongly supports the prudent and judicious use of antibiotics in food animal production under the care of a veterinarian, as

defined by the American Veterinary Medical Association, which is consistent with protecting both animal and public health, ensuring the ability to medically treat animals, and maintaining the highest standard of animal welfare practices and we believe Guidance 213 adheres to these principles.

Booren added, “AMI is committed to working with the FDA over the next three years as this guidance is implemented and beyond with research for therapeutic options and further understanding how resistance is developed and transmitted among humans, animals and other living organisms. AMI will also work with groups throughout the industry and other allied stakeholders to achieve these objectives.”

Peterson also pointed out that “Antibiotics are not always used in raising chickens; rather, they are administered only when needed and on those occasions, they are used

judiciously under the care of a veterinarian. For those antibiotics that are FDA-approved for use in raising chickens, the majority of them are not used in human medicine and

therefore do not represent any threat of creating resistance in humans.”

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POULTRY TIMES, December 23, 2013

Viewpoint Compiled by Barbara Olejnik, Associate Editor 770-718-3440 bolejnik@poultrytimes.net

Welcome to the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo

By John Starkey

Special to Poultry Times

ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is the world’s largest annual exposition for the poultry, feed and meat industries. Industry leaders from throughout the United States and all over the world gather each year in Atlanta to obtain information on important issues affecting our industries and to see the largest display of equipment, Starkey supplies and services used in the production and processing of poultry, meat and feed products. It is the one location where industry leaders, purchasing managers and decision makers can view emerging technology and new innovations for all segments of the poultry, meat and feed industries.

The IPPE is co-sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), and the American Meat Institute

John Starkey is president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association with offices in Tucker, Ga.

(AMI) through their three trade shows — the International Poultry Expo, the International Feed Expo and the International Meat Expo.

The 2014 IPPE will be held Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 28-30, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Although the IPPE is the industry’s premier trade show, the week of the Expo will also feature the most extensive schedule of education programs ever addressing current industry issues and topics.

The “International Poultry Scientific Forum,” “Animal Agricultural Sustainability Summit,” “Pet Food Conference,” “Sanitary Equipment Design Principles” and “Media Training for the Meat and Poultry Industry” will kick off the week’s education programs. A “Poultry Plant Tour” and “Beef Plant Tour” are scheduled for Monday and several “Tech XChange” programs will also be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday. In addition, the “Current Issues for the Egg Industry” and the “International Rendering Symposium” education programs will return for 2014.

The 2014 IPPE will also feature several new educational programs, including important sessions on food safety, consumer trends and international trade. New for 2014 are the following programs: “New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction,” “Traceability Workshop,” “Poultry Market Intelligence Forum,” “Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry,”

“AFIA International Feed Education Program,” “VIV International Pork Production Summit,” “How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S.,” “Fall Protection Short Course,” “Biosecurity — Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies,” “Meat & Poultry Research Showcase,” “Best News Products,” “Changing Food Safety Landscape,” “Health & Wellness Trends,” and “Customer and Media Communication in the Meat Industry.”

Returning again for 2014 is the Members to Atlanta (M2A) program. M2A waives the registration fee, through online pre-registration, for member firms of USPOULTRY, AMI and AFIA engaged in the production of poultry, egg, meat and feed products. M2A is supported through the sponsorship of these elite exhibiting companies: ADM, Agranco Corp. USA, Alaso, Alltech, Aviagen, Ceva Biomune, CobbVantress, Diamond V, Dupont-Danisco Animal Nutrition, Incubator Supply Inc.-ISI, Jamesway Incubator Co. Inc., Jefo, Jiangsu Muyang, Kemin, Marel Stork Poultry Processing, Mosaic Feed Ingredients, Sealed Air Cryovac, Soybean Meal Information Center and Zoetis. We thank these firms for their continued support of the M2A program.

USPOULTRY has sponsored the “College Student Career Program” for more than 40 years. Held during the Expo, it attracts more than 400 graduating students from 25 universities throughout the nation. Industry and allied firms conduct job and internship interviews with the students during all three days of the show. It is both time and cost effective, since the companies can see so many students in one location. The program is part of USPOULTRY’s continuing effort to encourage talented young people to become the industry’s leaders of the future.

USPOULTRY and the USAPEEC International Poultry Development Program are also jointly sponsoring the “International Student Career Program,” which is designed to provide companies with an opportunity to interview top

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‘The Expo will also feature the most extensive schedule of education programs ever addressing current industry issues and topics.’

John Starkey

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

students from various countries for industry jobs and internships. This is the second year of the program’s implementation and features students from Latin America and China.

IPPE will provide a variety of amenities for your convenience. Interactive product locators will help

you find exhibitors, products and services. Free Wi-Fi will be available in the exhibit halls. Bus service is provided between the convention center and hotels in the IPPE block,

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Animal Ag collaborates on report noting progress ARLINGTON, Va. — The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently released a report detailing the efforts and progress America’s livestock, poultry and egg producers have made during more than a decade in ensuring animal wellbeing, protecting the environment, using antibiotics responsibly and producing the world’s safest food.

Titled “Advances in Animal Agriculture; What the Center for a Livable Future, Pew Commission and Others Aren’t Telling You About Food Production,” the report provides stark contrast to a report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for a Livable Future, the organization that initiated “Meatless Mondays.” Its report is an update of a report issued in 2008 by the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production that was highly critical of modern foodanimal production.

“Many organizations — including the Pew Commission — have

long criticized the animal agriculture community for not caring enough about their animals or environment or prioritizing public health,” said Animal Agriculture Alliance President and CEO Kay Johnson Smith. “While there’s always more progress to be made, the entire animal agriculture community has worked hard and has achieved results. Those results should be shared.”

Information for the AAA report was provided by organizations representing beef, chicken, dairy, egg, pork and turkey farmers and ranchers and showcase specific accomplishments in five areas: animal care, responsible antibiotics use, food safety, environmental sustainability and industry research initiatives.

One highlight of the report includes the illness rate from E. coli dropping to less than one case in 100,000 people, meeting the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Healthy People 2010

goal. Additionally, in terms of sustainability, the United States is a model for sustainable livestock production, and less than 3 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to livestock production.

The report also explains how agriculture has adapted to the changing landscape, including embracing technology to improve animal well-being and food safety and enhancing productivity to feed a world population that’s expected to increase by 30 percent before 2050.

“The varied landscape of livestock and poultry productionfarms of all shapes, sizes and production styles-is responsible for the abundance of choices we have at the grocery store and will also be responsible for feeding our growing population,” said Johnson Smith.

A full copy of the report is available on the alliance’s website, http://animalagalliance.org.

Hong Kong reports 1st case of H7N9 bird flu The Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong has reported its first case of the H7N9 bird flu strain, in a possible sign the virus is spreading beyond mainland China since it first emerged there earlier this year.

A 36-year-old Indonesian maid is in hospital in critical condition,

the southern Chinese financial hub’s Health Secretary Ko Wingman said late Dec. 2.

The maid had a history of traveling across the border to the mainland city of Shenzhen to buy, slaughter and eat chickens, Ko said.

Ko said the semiautonomous

Chinese city’s government would step up its flu pandemic preparedness plan. Infectious diseases are a particular concern in Hong Kong, where the 2003 outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, killed about 299 people.

Nearly 500 more deaths were reported in other countries.

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and the International Networking Reception will be held at the Georgia Aquarium from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

We would like to welcome you

to Atlanta and thank you for your continued support of our industry by attending the IPPE. Your attendance brings exhibiting companies to the Expo, as they know that industry leaders and purchasing decision makers will be there to see what they

have to offer. The process works for everyone and supports the industry at the same time. The funds generated from the Expo are reinvested into the industry in the form of research, education, communication and technical services.

Farm Credit supports ‘Heroes’ program for farmer veterans LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Farm Credit System, a national network of cooperatives that provides financing and related services to agricultural producers, agribusinesses and rural infrastructure providers, has announced a $250,000 commitment to launch a nationwide “Homegrown By Heroes” program boosting the efforts of U.S. farmer veterans to market their agriculture products.

The program, created earlier this year in Kentucky by Kentucky Department of Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, allows farmers who served in the U.S. armed forces to add the Homegrown By Heroes logo to their products’ packaging and signage. The label is an easy way for consumers to identify farmer veteran products and support the nation’s military veterans by purchasing those products.

“Many of the men and women who serve proudly in our military come from America’s rural areas and small towns,” said Everett M. Dobrinski, board chairman for CoBank, a member of the Farm Credit System, and director for the Farm Credit Council board. “The Farm Credit System has a mission to serve rural America. By supporting the expansion of the Homegrown

By Heroes effort, we hope to increase economic opportunity for those veterans who choose to return to agriculture and, in doing so, help our rural communities thrive.”

According to Michael Lewis, the first Kentucky farmer veteran to use the Homegrown By Heroes label, the program also gives retailers a message they can get behind, helping farmer veterans expand their markets.

“In the military, veterans learn key skills like strong leadership,” said Richard Davidson, a U.S. Air

Force Reserve veteran who operates an Ohio grain and cattle operation, and serves as board chairman for AgriBank, a member of the Farm Credit System. “With Homegrown

By Heroes, we are not only recognizing veterans for their service, but we’re also helping them leverage these skills to succeed in agriculture.”

Farm Credit’s contribution will underwrite the national rollout of the Homegrown By Heroes label through the Farmer Veteran Coalition. The $250,000 donation from Farm Credit will provide consistent, long-term support to the program as the Farmer Veteran Coalition expands its reach to farmers, ranchers and consumers in all 50 states during the next two years.

“We are proud that Commissioner James Comer has put his trust in the Farmer Veteran Coalition to administer the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Homegrown

By Heroes program nationwide,” said Michael O’Gorman, executive director of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. “We are confident that consumers will appreciate this opportunity to show tangible support for our nation’s veterans.”

Farm Credit’s contribution to the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Homegrown By Heroes program was made possible by the support of AgriBank (St. Paul, Minn.), AgFirst (Columbia, S.C.), CoBank (Denver, Colo.) and Farm Credit Bank of Texas (Austin, Texas).

The Farmer Veteran Coalition serves military veterans of all eras and branches, though a majority of its veterans are from the most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, interested in the agriculture industry. It works with veterans, their families, employers and mentors to support those returning to or beginning careers in food and farming.

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POULTRY TIMES, December 23, 2013

Business Compiled by David B. Strickland, Editor 770-718-3442 dstrickland@poultrytimes.net

Niemeyer is CTB’s new president & COO MILFORD, Ind. — CTB Inc. has announced the creation of the new position of president and chief operating officer.

Doug Niemeyer, executive vice president and general manager of CTB’s Brock Grain Systems Business Unit, has been Niemeyer chosen to fill the new role, according to Victor A. Mancinelli, chairman, president and CEO for the Milford, Ind.-based agribusiness. The management change is effective Jan. 1, 2014, and Mancinelli will continue as chairman and CEO. The company’s business units related to the production of grain, poultry, eggs and pigs will report to Niemeyer. Mancinelli will continue overall management and direction of CTB, including leading the company’s acquisition efforts.

CTB’s businesses serving the poultry processing, equine and industrial sectors will also continue to report to Mancinelli.

Mancinelli said that the new position is expected to increase the company’s ability to expand globally, while adding strength and flexibility at the top management level, the company noted.

“Having achieved record sales and growth, the time has come to split day-to-day management of the business from general management and direction,” Mancinelli said. “With broad expertise and over a decade as a valuable member of CTB’s senior management team, Doug is immensely qualified to fill this new role managing the daily operations of CTB’s traditional product lines.”

Niemeyer started at CTB in 2000 as general manager of the company’s then-existing egg production systems business unit and subsequently progressed to general manager of CTB’s Brock unit, the largest in the company.

In addition to time spent at CTB, Niemeyer has broad experience from his earlier roles in the technical and engineering fields, as well as in corporate finance and international business. He is a graduate of Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, where he earned a bachelor’s degree and a master of science degree in mechanical engineering, and a master’s degree in business administration.

“I’m looking forward to helping CTB progress to the next level,” Niemeyer said. “We remain focused on growing global solutions for agriculture while executing with excellence at the operational level.”

More information can be obtained at www.ctbinc.com.

Other Business News Cobb breaks ground on new feed mill SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Cobb-Vantress Inc. is constructing a new feed mill in Albany, in south central Kentucky, to supply its expanding operations in both Kentucky and Tennessee.

The mill, projected to cost $15 million, is the latest investment in this region where Cobb has invested more than $36 million during the past three years including a new hatchery at Lafayette, Tenn., and a new pedigree research and development complex at Deer Lodge, Tenn.

Its location is close to a major area of corn production from where Cobb plans to source most of its grain needs.

“We are excited to continue our investment in the state of Kentucky and we look forward to providing job opportunities to the people in this area,” said Randy Vardeman, vice president of production for Cobb. “The design of the new feed mill will give Cobb complete control over feed formulation and quality. In the end, it’s about providing a quality feed to our growers and company farms.”

The investment in Kentucky is one of many Cobb is making globally. Additionally, Cobb is adding on to a research farm at Herveld in the Netherlands, making farm expansions in Brazil and building a new grandparent farm and hatchery in China.

One special feature of the new feed mill will be a state-of-the-art pathogen control system affecting the equipment and processes. Use of specialized equipment, designated clean areas controlled by airflow and other quality measures will help ensure salmonella-free feed.

The construction began in November and is scheduled for completion in spring of 2014. The mill will employ an estimated 16 people including feed delivery drivers.

The Kentucky Economic Devel-

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Cobb feed mill construction: Construction began in November for a new Cobb-Vantress feed mill in Albany, Ky. The $15 million project is expected to be completed in spring 2014.

opment Bureau has been instrumental in attracting this investment, the company said. Denton Childs, Tyson Foods, worked on tax incentives with the state, and Greg Jones with the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corp. assisted in locating the property.

More information can be obtained at www.cobb-vantress.com.

Wayne Farms site celebrates 50 years ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Wayne Farms’ Albertville fresh poultry processing facility, located at 700 McDonald Ave., recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of business.

To mark the important occasion, the company hosted a picnic for more than 2,000 employees, retirees and family members.

Established in 1963, the Albertville poultry plant was one of the original processing facilities to operate under the Wayne Farms name.

Wayne Farms purchased the facility from the North Alabama Poultry

Cooperative Inc. to manufacture and sell fresh poultry products.

Today, the Albertville complex consists of the 42,000-square-foot plant; a feed mill in Guntersville, Ala.; and a 35,000-square-foot hatchery. Approximately 1,000 individuals are employed at the Albertville plant, hailing from Dekalb, Blount, Etowah, Jackson and Marshall counties in Alabama.

“We are very proud of the fact that we have been in business and part of the Albertville community for 50 years,” said Tim Holmes, Wayne Farms North Alabama complex manager. “We owe our success to the many wonderful employees who have shared in our challenges as well as our successes over the years. With such a hard working team and strong community support, we look forward to the next 50 years!”

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fresh and further-processed facilities throughout the Southeast, produces more than 2.5 billion pounds of poultry products each year and employs more than 9,800 individuals.

More information can be obtained at www.waynefarms.com.

He also said that the candidate must be able to communicate effectively and have the necessary skills to produce technical papers and other correspondence to be submitted to the international bodies.

A position announcement is available by contacting IPC Secretary General George Watts by e-mail at secgen@internationalpoultrycouncil.org.

Int’l. Poultry Council seeks consultant Tyson donates $13K BRUSSELS, Belgium — The to hunger program

International Poultry Council is seeking applicants for a part-time policy consultant to work with international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Codex Alimentarius Commission on issues that concern the global poultry industry.

At its recent meeting in Geneva, the IPC Executive Committee recommended hiring a consultant to monitor policy issues pertaining to poultry. Members of the organization unanimously approved the committee’s recommendation.

“The OIE, the FAO, WHO, and Codex establish policies, standards and guidelines that affect our industry on a global scale,” said IPC President Jim Sumner. “As the only global organization representing the interests of poultry organizations in the major poultry producing countries, the IPC believes that having a knowledgeable policy person to interact with these international groups on important poultry issues is essential.”

Sumner said the ideal candidate should be intimately familiar with issues that are of concern to the poultry industry, and would be based in Western Europe so that the consultant could travel easily to the headquarters of the organizations.

The FAO is based in Rome, while the OIE’s headquarters is in Paris.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. presented a $13,500 check on Dec. 3, to the Snack Pak 4 Kids Program at Highland Park Elementary School in Amarillo, Texas.

The money will be used to help fill backpacks every weekend with nutritious food for students who may not have consistent access to food.

“It’s exciting to see the true Panhandle Spirit rally around this program,” said Mike Brown, Highland Park ISD superintendent. “We are so thankful that Tyson Foods is our neighbor and as a neighbor they are willing to help our school and community be the best it can be. As for the Snack Pak 4 Kids partnership, these funds are outstanding and set us up to be able to help any child that may need the program now and into the future.”

“We appreciate corporate partners like Tyson Foods that are dedicated to helping us end weekend hunger in the Texas Panhandle by 2015,” said Dyron Howell, founder of Snack Pak 4 Kids. “The donation will have a significant impact on the students at Highland Park ISD.” According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap project, 27.1 percent of children in Texas are food insecure and Texas is ranked 11th highest in childhood poverty in the United States. Nearly 62 percent of Highland Park ISD students qualify for free or reduced lunches.

“Many people don’t realize how many children in this country won-

der where their next meal with come from,” said Annetta Young, director of corporate responsibility for Tyson Foods. “We are dedicated to not only helping fill that need, but to raising awareness about hunger in America.”

Tyson Foods has been an active participant in the fight against hunger for more than a decade, donating more than 94 million pounds of protein since 2000, the company noted.

Tyson Foods partners with Share Our Strength, Lift Up America, Feeding America and the League of United Latin American Citizens to raise awareness and help feed the hungry across the nation.

More information can be obtained at www.tysonfoods.com.

Big Dutchman notes personnel updates HOLLAND, Mich. — In a personnel update, Big Dutchman notes that Claudio Burgos has accepted the position of product line manager for Environmental Systems.

Burgos previously held the position of control systems specialist and has been employed at Big Dutchman for eight years.

Elizabeth Chinea joins Big Dutchman as an international sales coordinator. Chinea holds a degree in International Business and Marketing Relations from Davenport University and will be responsible for sales coordination in Mexico and Colombia.

Heather Korenstra has accepted a position in Customer Service for Big Dutchman’s Commercial Egg Systems Department. Korenstra has been with Big Dutchman for two years in the Accounting Department previously.

Lynn Hopkins joins Big Dutchman as product line manager of Poultry Meat Production Products.

Hopkins has experience and training in the management of the product development process in the automotive industry.

Business More information about Big Dutchman can be obtained at www. bigdutchmanusa.com.

Promotion helped KFC in China The Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. has said that November sales at restaurants in China rose on a half-price bucket promotion at KFC and gains at Pizza Hut locations.

Yum said that its China division recorded a 1 percent gain at restaurants open at least one year, including a rise of 7 percent at Pizza Hut. For the first 10 days of November, the metric surged 16 percent at KFCs while they offered the bucket deal, then fell 8 percent for the rest of the month. The fried-chicken chain won’t repeat the promotion in December.

The sales measure is important in retailing because they exclude the effects of opening new locations or closing stores.

Yum also repeated its forecast that 2013 earnings per share will decline by high single digits to low double digits compared with last year. It expects earnings per share, excluding special items, to grow at least 20 percent in 2014.

Perdue assists Ga. homeless ministry SALISBURY, Md. — As part of its commitment to fight hunger, Perdue Farms, through a $1,000 grant funded by the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, is providing Loaves and Fishes Ministry in Macon, Ga., much-needed support to help feed the homeless and extremely lowincome residents through its Day Life Center.

“Last year, we served nearly 2,500 unduplicated homeless individuals and extremely at-risk people through our program,” said Charles Hines, executive director of Loaves and Fishes Ministry. “It’s because of the support of good corporate partners like Perdue Farms and the Foundation that we are able to continue to provide this vital service to those who need it most in middle Georgia.”

Hines explains that 90 percent of the food distributed is purchased through the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank at a reduced rate. He said the grant provides the equivalent of 5,555 pounds of food.

As a result, 275 households received groceries during November.

“At Perdue, we believe that in a country as rich as ours, no one should have to go hungry,” said Wally Hunter, director of Perdue operations in Perry, Ga. “That’s why we partner with Feeding America and its nationwide network of food banks, of which the Georgia Community Food Bank is a member, to help ensure its resources have the greatest impact, especially in and around the communities in which we live and work. We’re proud to help the Loaves and Fishes Ministry continue its outreach through foundation funding.”

The Day Life Center provides groceries, laundry and shower facilities, cash assistance to purchase Georgia identification, birth certificates, prescription drugs and referrals to other area social service agencies to ensure clients receive the services they require from the agency most qualified to fill their needs.

More information can be obtained at www.perduefarms.com; and more information about the program can be obtained at www. loavesandfishesministry.org.

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Calendar Compiled by Barbara Olejnik, Associate Editor 770-718-3440 bolejnik@poultrytimes.net

JAN 12-14 — FMI MIDWINTER EXECUTIVE CONF., The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact: Food Marketing Institute, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, Va. 22202-4813. Ph: 202-4528444; fmi@fmi.org; www.fmi.org.

JAN 12-15 — AFBF ANNUAL MTNG., San Antonio, Texas. Contact: John Hawkins, American Farm Bureau Federation, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 1000 W, Washington, D.C. 20024. Ph: 202-4063677; jhawkins@fb.org; www.fb.org.

JAN 27-28 — UEP BOARD MTNG., Omni Hotel & CNN Center, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com.

JAN 28 — NCC TECHNICAL & REGULATORY COMMITTEE, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1152 15th St., N.S., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; ncc@ chickenusa.org; www.nationalchickencouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com.

JAN 28-30 — INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION & PROCESSING EXPO, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201, 703-524-1921; American Meat Institute, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-587-4200; www.ippexpo.org.

JAN 30 — NATIONAL EGG QUALITY SCHOOL STAKEHOLDERS MTNG., Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Denna Baldwin, program manager, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Food Quality Assurance Program, 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, Md. 21401. Ph: 410-8415769; denna.baldwin@maryland.gov.

JAN 30 — NCC BOARD MTNG., Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1152 15th St., N.S., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; ncc@ chickenusa.org; www.nationalchickencouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com.

FEB 7-10 — YF&R LEADERSHIP CONF., Virginia Beach, Va. Contact: Marty Tatman, American Farm Bureau Federation, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 1000 W, Washington, D.C. 20024. Ph: 202-

406-3682; martyt@fb.org; www.fb.org.

FEB 9-12 — NGA SHOW, Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: National Grocers Association, 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 250, Arlington, Va. 22201-5758. Ph: 703516-0700; amamone@nationalgrocers.org; www.nationalgrocers.org FEB 10 — ISPA BANQUET, Indianapolis, Ind. Contact: Indiana State Poultry Association, Purdue University, Animal Sciences, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, Ind. 479072054. Ph: 765-494-8517; ispa@ purdue.edu; www.inpoultry.org.

FEB 16-18 - AMI ANNUAL MEAT CONF., Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: American Meat Institute, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. Ph: 202-587-4242; www.meatami.com.

FEB 19-20 — NPI CONV., Norfolk Lodge & Suites, Divots Conference Center, Norfolk, Neb. Contact: Nebraska Poultry Industries Inc., University of Nebraska, 102 Mussehl Hall, P.O. Box 830721, Lincoln, Neb. 68583-0721; 402-472-2051; eggturkey@uni.edu; www.nepoultry.org.

FEB 20-21 — USDA AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK FORUM, Arlington, Va. Contact: www.usda.gov/oce/forum.

FEB 24-26 — PEPA ANNUAL CONV., Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina, Hawaii. Contact: Pacific Egg & Poultry Association, 1521 I St., Sacramento, Calif. 95814. Ph: 916-441-0801; dmurdock@cgfa.org; www.pacificegg.org.

FEB 27-March 1 — COMMODITY CLASSIC, San Antonio, Texas. Contact: American Soybean Association 12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis, Mo. 63141.

Ph: 800-688-7692; membership@ soy.org; http://soygrowers.com.

MAR 3-5 — FMI ANNUAL BUSINESS CONF., Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas.

Contact: Food Marketing Institute, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, Va. 22202-4813. Ph: 202452-8444; fmi@fmi.org; www.fmi.org.

MAR 4-23 — HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO, Houston, Texas. Contact: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, P.O. Box 20070, Houston, Texas 77225-0070. Ph: 832-667-1000; questions@rodeohouston.com; www.hlrs.com.

MAR 10-12 — ASA BOARD MTNG., Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C. Contact:

American Soybean Association 12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis, Mo. 63141.

Ph: 800-688-7692; membership@ soy.org; http://soygrowers.com.

MAR 10-14 — AFIA SPRING COMMITTEE MTNGS./PURCHASING & INGREDIENT SUPPLIERS CONF., Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916. Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org.

MAR 11-12 — NCC DAY IN WASHINGTON, Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, Washington, D.C. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1152 15th St., N.S., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; ncc@ chickenusa.org; www.nationalchickencouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com.

MAR 11-14 — LPF POULTRY SMNR., DiamondJacks, Bossier City, La. Contact: Louisiana Poultry Federation, Poultry Science, 120 Ingram Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. 70803.

Ph: 225-578-2473; tlavergne@ agcenter.lsu.edu; www.lapoultry.org.

MAR 12-13 — AEB MTNG., Hilton Hotel, Rosemont, Ill. Contact: American Egg Board, 1460 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Ph: 847-2967043; aeb@aeb.org; www.aeb.org.

MAR 18-20 — MPF ANNUAL CONV., Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minn.

Contact: Midwest Poultry Federation, 108 Marty Drive, Buffalo, Minn. 55313.

Ph: 763-682-2171; info@midwestpoultry.com; www.midwestpoultry.com.

MAR 19-20 — FEED MILL MANAGEMENT SMNR., Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org.

APR 4 — OPA ANNUAL INDUSTRY CELEBRATION & BANQUET, Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Ohio Poultry Association, 5930 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43229.

Ph: 614-882-6111; jchakeres@ohiopoultry.org; www.ohiopoultry.org.

APR 9-10 — AMI CONF. on WORKER SAFETY, HUMAN RESOURCES & THE ENVIRONMENT., Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo. Contact: American Meat Institute, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036. Ph: 202-587-4242; www.meatami.com.

APR 14-16 — HUMAN RESOURCES SMNR., Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org.

APR 15-16 — EGG INDUSTRY ISSUES FORUM, Radisson Indianapolis Airport Hotel, Indianapolis, Inc. Contact: Egg Industry Center, Iowa State University, 201 Kildee Hall,

Ames, Iowa 50011-3150. Ph: 515-2948587; www.eggindustrycenter.org.

Harrisonburg, Va. 22801; hobey@ vapoultry. com; www.vapoultry.com.

APR 16 — DELMARVA POULTRY BOOSTER BANQUET, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881; dpi@ dpichicken.com; www.dpichicken.com.

MAY 18-21 — ALLTECH INT’L. SYMPSM., Lexington, Ky. Contact: Alltech International, 3031 Catnip Hill Pike, Nicholasville, Ky. 40356; www.alltech.com/symposiium; symposium@alltech.com.

APR 30-May 1 — NGA DAY IN WASHINGTON, Washington, D.C. Contact: National Grocers Association, 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 250, Arlington, Va. 22201-5758. Ph: 703516-0700; amamone@nationalgrocers.org; www.nationalgrocers.org

MAY 19-20 — NATIONAL EGG QUALITY SCHOOL, Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza, Sacramento, Calif.

Contact: Denna Baldwin, program manager, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Food Quality Assurance Program, 50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, Md. 21401. Ph: 410-8415769; denna.baldwin@maryland.gov.

APR 30-May 1 — FMI DAY IN WASHINGTON, Mayflower Renaissance Washington Hotel, Washington, D.C. Contact: Food Marketing Institute, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, Va. 22202-4813. Ph: 202-4528444; fmi@fmi.org; www.fmi.org.

MAY 1-2 — NATIONAL BREEDERS ROUNDTABLE, Airport Marriott Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org.

MAY 2 - GPF ANNUAL SPRING MTNG., Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris, Ga. Contact: Georgia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 763, Gainesville, Ga. 30503.

Ph: 770-532-0473; claudette@gapf.org.

MAY 5-6 — MIDWEST BROILER & TURKEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS, Columbia, Mo. Contact: salvarez@westernu.edu.

MAY 20-22 — MULTI-STATE POULTRY FEEDING & NUTRITION CONF., Marriott East, Indianapolis, Ind. Contact: tlrobertson@purdue.edu.

MAY 22 — ISPA GOLF OUTING, Carmel, Ind. Contact: Indiana State Poultry Association, Purdue University, Animal Sciences, 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, Ind. 479072054. Ph: 765-494-8517; ispa@ purdue.edu; www.inpoultry.org.

JUN 8-10 — NCC SUMMER BOARD MTNG., The Sanctuary, Kiawah Island, S.C. Contact: National Chicken Council, 1152 15th St., N.S., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-296-2622; ncc@chickenusa. org; www.nationalchickencouncil.org; www.eatchicken.com.

MAY 7-8 — MIDWEST LAYER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL, Columbia, Mo. Contact: salvarez@westernu.edu.

JUN 10-12 — ITF SUMMER MTNG., Adventureland Inn, Altoona, Iowa.

Contact: Iowa Turkey Federation, 535 Lincoln Way, P.O. Box 825, Ames, Iowa 50010. Ph: 515-232-7492; sheila@ iowaturkey.org; www.iowaturkey.org.

MAY 8-9 - ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE STAKEHOLDER MTNG., Arlington, Va. Contact: Animal Agriculture Alliance, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916-B, Arlington, VA 22201.

Ph: 703-562-5160; info@animalagalliance.org; www.animalagalliance.org.

JUN 18 — DPI COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNEY. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881; dpi@dpichicken.com; www.dpichicken.com

MAY 12-14 — UPE LEGISLATIVE BOARD MTNG., Washington, D.C. Contact: United Egg Producers, 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. Ph: 770360-9220; www.unitedegg.com.

JUN 20-21 — DELMARVA CHICKEN FESTIVAL, Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park, Centreville, Md. Contact: Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, Del. 19947-4881; dpi@dpichicken.com; www.dpichicken.com.

MAY 14 — VPF HEALTH & MANAGEMENT SMNR., Harrisonburg, Va. Contact: Virginia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 2277, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801; hobey@ vapoultry. com; www.vapoultry.com.

MAY 14-15 — POULTRY PROCESSOR WKSHP., Embassy Suites Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Ga. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga .

30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org.

MAY 15 — VPF FRIENDS OF FEATHERS GOLF TOURNEY., Harrisonburg, Va. Contact: Virginia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 2277,

JUN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SMNR., Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 300847303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org.

JUL 8-9 — HATCHERY BREEDER CLINIC, Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga . 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@ uspoultry.org; www.uspoultry.org.

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Nuggets Compiled by Barbara Olejnik, Associate Editor 770-718-3440 bolejnik@poultrytimes.net

D.C.

GEORGIA

AFBF convention

Seminars to detail

set for San Antonio

2014 ag forecast

WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Federation will hold its 2014 Annual Convention on Jan. 12-15 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Gen. Stan McChrystal, a retired four-star general and former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, will serve as keynote speaker on Monday, Jan. 13.

In other events, agricultural specialists from public and private sectors will be featured during a full slate of special issue and outlook conferences. There will also be the Farm Bureau Showcase, a trade show featuring equipment exhibits and innovative program and idea displays; and competitive events featuring Young Farmer and Rancher participants.

More than 25 educational workshops will be offered. The workshops are organized into five tracks: Building Better Advocates, Building Better Businesses, Building Better Leaders, Building Better Technology and Building Better Memories.

More information can be obtained at http://annualconvention.fb.org.

ATHENS — The 2014 Georgia Ag Forecast seminars are planned for Jan.24-31 in six Georgia cities.

At each seminar, University of Georgia faculty will give an overview of the upcoming season’s predictions.

Keynote speaker and attorney Will Thompson will speak about farm succession. He will offer advice for farmers and agribusiness owners on how to make crucial decisions about the family business while minimizing the stress and negative impacts.

Dates and locations for the seminars are: Jan. 24, Macon, Georgia Farm Bureau state headquarters office, 10-11:30 a.m.; Jan. 27, Athens, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 10-11 a.m.; Jan. 28, Lyons, Toombs County Agri-Center, 10-11:30 a.m.; Jan. 29, Tifton, UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 8-9:30 a.m.; Jan. 30, Bainbridge, Cloud Livestock Facility, 8-9:30 a.m.; and Jan. 31, Cartersville, Clarence Brown Conference Center, 1011:30 a.m.

More information can be obtained at www.georgiaagforecast.com.

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IOWA Forum examines egg industry issues AMES, Iowa — California is definitely on the minds of those in the egg industry as the countdown to 2015 continues. Also a concern for many is the European Union’s situation given its full implementation of the cage ban. How is it really affecting the European egg industry?

What can the U.S. egg industry learn from it?

These topics, and more, will be discussed at the Egg Industry Issues Forum to be held at the Radisson Indianapolis Airport Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind., on April 15-16, 2014.

Confirmed sessions currently include: yy “California Regulation Enforcement” from Dr. Annette Jones, California Department of Food and Agriculture, state veterinarian and director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services. yy “The State of the European Union Egg Industry and Supply” — free trade, production and consumption, animal welfare issues and more, presented by poultry economist Dr. Peter Van Horne of Wageningen University and a technical consultant to the International Egg Commission. yy “FDN: What you need to know” presented by Dr. Bernie Beckman, the North American director of technical services for HyLine International. yy “Food Defense and its role in Food Safety” led by Jon Woody, senior food defense analyst with the Food & Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition. yy “Flock One Results from the CSES Study.” Dr. Janice Swanson of Michigan State University will provide a look at the results across the various areas of study covered by the Coalition for a Sustainable Egg Supply. yy “SE Unveiled” will review the

extensive work USDA has done to study Salmonell enteritidis. Learn about the different experiments and what has been learned from Dr. Deana Jones, USDA-Agricultural Research Service Egg Safety and Quality Research Unit food technologist.

“The goal of the annual forum is to increase awareness of the current and emerging issues among the attendees, disseminate latest research findings that are applicable to egg production/processing, and provide a platform for dialogue among those who have a stake in the industry,” said Hongwei Xin, EIC director and endowed professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Animal Science. “Sometimes industry solutions are found through the latest research, and often the solution is for the industry to understand or better anticipate regulations or public policies that are forthcoming.”

PENN. Farm show theme: Growing for You HARRISBURG, Pa. — The 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show will be held Jan. 4-11 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo

Center in Harrisburg.

The eight-day show, themed “Pennsylvania Farms: Growing for You,” features 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors.

“Pennsylvania’s more than 62,000 farm families and thousands of agribusinesses provide an affordable food supply, keep money in local communities and create jobs,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “The Farm Show is a celebration of their contributions, from the competitive exhibits and demonstrations to the famous Food Court.”

The unveiling of the 1,000-pound butter sculpture is Thursday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m.

The PA Preferred Farm Show Reception at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, features Pennsylvania-produced foods and beverages. Tickets for the reception are $35, and reservations close Dec. 16. Register online at www.farmshow.state.pa.us.

The 2014 Farm Show will feature many new attractions, including a free Concert with country artist and Pennsylvania native Ben Gallaher, Rabbit Hopping Competition with celebrity guides, Celebrity Chef: Nadia G., Christmas in January display of the state’s best live trees, and a Dairy Oxen Demonstration.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show runs Jan. 4-10 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Jan. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $10.

More information can be obtained at www.farmshow.state.pa.us.

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International Feed Edu. Forum scheduled for 2014 IPPE

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ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association will hold the International Feed Education Forum on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the second day of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

The forum will address issues unique to feed manufacturers.

Keith Epperson, AFIA’s vice president of manufacturing and training, will present the latest regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Richard Sellers, AFIA’s senior vice president of legislative and regulatory affairs, will discuss the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and other government compliance rules such as the Veterinary Feed Directive.

Dr. Henry Turlington, AFIA’s director of quality and manufacturing regulatory affairs will discuss FSMA Hazard Identification Requirements.

The three speakers will focus their talks on areas that directly impact today’s feed manufacturers and what managers need to know on how to abide by the regulations.

Visit www.ippexpo.org for registration details.

The IPPE will be held in Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 28-30, 2014.

“That being said, we realize that there are strong emotions and conflicting views on the issue of antibiotic resistance — an issue that is very complex, and not black and white. For that reason, NCC has supported and will continue to support FDA’s Guidance 213 and VFD process and we will continue to work with our members and the agency on implementing this policy,” Peterson concluded.

Dr. John Glisson, a veterinarian and vice president of research programs for the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, stated, “The FDA is moving toward changing the way medically important antibiotics are used in food animal production. In the near future, medically important antibiotics will only be used for therapeutic purposes and only when directed and overseen by a veterinar-

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ian. The FDA has proceeded toward this goal in a thoughtful and deliberate manner in order to mitigate any risk to public health, while insuring that veterinarians will have the tools required to maintain animal health.

The poultry industry has been actively involved in this process and believes that increased veterinary oversight of medically important antibiotics is a key component for the judicious use of these important compounds.”

Glisson also indicated that USPOULTRY has, and will continue, to seek out and fund scientific research on alternatives to the use of medically-important antibiotics in order to continue to provide safe, nutritious and affordable poultry products.

Also voicing support of the FDA’s proposed VFD rule is the American Feed Industry Association.

Richard Sellers, AFIA senior vice president of legislative and regula-

tory affairs, said the association is very supportive of the rule, “which proposes to ease the administrative burden for feed mills accepting VFDs. AFIA notes that everyone must be on board with this rule and is working with members on how to comply. We will be hosting webinars and providing documents for feed manufacturers on how to best comply with the new rule as we move into the future.”

Sellers added, however, that AFIA continues to be concerned about the lack of veterinarians trained to complete VFDs as well as the lack of large animal veterinarians in general.

“There are some 15 or so chemical entities that are approved as animal drugs and over 120 different uses that will be affected by changes FDA is proposing. We are working closely with our customer organizations and our membership to review and implement these changes in a timely manner,” Sellers stated.

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Egg study reveals reduction in environmental impact PARK RIDGE, Ill. — Researchers from the Egg Industry Center recently released results from a new lifecycle analysis (LCA) study of U.S. egg production systems that showed the egg supply chain has significantly decreased its environmental impact in the past 50 years.

Even though egg supply has increased since 1960, the U.S. egg industry is leaving a smaller environmental footprint today.

Overall Facts: In 2010, the total supply of eggs produced was 77.8 billion, which is 30 percent higher than the 58.9 billion eggs produced in 1960.

Despite producing more eggs in 2010, the total environmental footprint in 2010 was 54 percent — 63 percent lower than the environmental footprint in 1960.

Using 1960 technology to produce the 2010 egg supply would have required 78 million more hens, 1.3 million more acres of corn and 1.8 million more acres of soybeans.

In comparison to 1960 technology, egg farmers are able to feed 72 percent more people with just 18 percent more hens using today’s egg production methods.

Environmental footprint: Feed efficiency plays a key role in reducing environmental impacts.

Due to advancements in nutrition and bird breeding, young hens now require 48 percent less food during the rearing period than they did in 1960 and the laying hens have 42 percent better feed conversion.

Compared with 1960, 2010 egg production has: yy 71 percent lower greenhouse

gas emissions or carbon footprint; yy 65 percent lower acidifying emissions (nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and ammonia); yy 71 percent lower eutrophying emissions (the introduction of nitrogen and phosphorus into the environment); yy 31 percent lower cumulative energy demand (the direct and indirect energy need for the entire egg production process); and yy 32 percent less water use per dozen eggs produced.

Egg production Compared with 1960, hens in 2010: yy Produce 27 percent more eggs per day and are living significantly longer as their mortality rate has fallen by 57 percent; and

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programs will also be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday. In addition, the Current Issues for the Egg Industry and the International Rendering Symposium education programs will return for 2014.

IPPE will also feature several new educational programs, including important sessions on food safety,

have greatly improved hen health.

Manure management has played a role in minimizing the egg industry’s environmental footprint. The vast majority of manure from laying hens is recycled into crop production, providing nutrients for plants, contributing to healthy soils, saving energy and reducing commercial fertilizer use.

The study was funded by the American Egg Board, the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the United Egg Association - Allied and the Egg Industry Center.

To obtain data for 2010, researchers conducted anonymous surveys with egg farmers and collected data on 57.1 million young hens and 92.5 million laying hens.

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Hoeven said he agreed that the Senate should not pass an extension.

“We want to keep the pressure on to get a farm bill done,” he said.

Negotiators are also working out how farm subsidies should be restructured in the absence of the

direct payments. The two chambers have argued over how to replace those payments, with major farm groups squabbling over whether subsidies should kick in based on crop prices or farmer revenue, and how to count the acreage on which the subsidies are based.

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yy Use 26 percent less daily feed, and at the same time have a 42 percent higher feed conversion rate.

Due to advancements in nutrition and bird breeding, young hens now weigh 30 percent less and the laying hen require a little over half the amount of feed to produce a dozen eggs.

Young hens are also living significantly longer in 2010, with a 70 percent decrease in mortality when compared to young hens in 1960.

Advancements in hen housing such as improved building ventilation, temperature control, better lighting and a more secure housing environment, help to ensure that hens are protected from diseasecarrying wildlife.

In addition, advancements in the development of preventative medicine to eliminate avian diseases

consumer trends and international trade. New for 2014 are the following programs: New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction; Traceability Workshop; Poultry Market Intelligence Forum; Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry; AFIA International Feed Education Program; VIV International Pork Production Summit; How to Export Feed & Feed Ingre-

dients to the U.S.; Fall Protection Short Course; Biosecurity — Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies; Meat & Poultry Research Showcase; Best New Products; Changing Food Safety Landscape; Health & Wellness Trends; and Customer and Media Communication in the Meat Industry.

More information about the 2014 IPPE can be obtained at www. ippexpo.org.

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IPPE features comprehensive education program ATLANTA — Meat and poultry professionals seeking practical solutions, real world insights and proven “best practices” will benefit from the diverse education opportunities offered Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Sponsored by the American Meat Institute, the American Feed Industry Association and U.S. Poultry &

Egg Association, IPPE is the premier U.S. trade show featuring the latest in equipment and supplies for processing and packaging red meat and poultry products, as well as the production of feed products.

The show features three partners — International Meat Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo — collaborating to create the IPPE, representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. Exhibits will comple-

ment the various workshops.

“This partnership has resulted in the world’s premier, annual tradeshow focused on the meat, poultry and feed industries,” said AMI President J. Patrick Boyle. “With more than 1,100 exhibitors displaying the latest technology, equipment and supplies on more than 400,000 square feet of space, IPPE will again be one of the 50 largest shows in North America next year.”

IPPE’s educational program-

ming will cover a wide array of food safety, consumer trends and operations management issues. In addition, selected sessions will be available for translation into Spanish and Portuguese and will cover global food safety and export issues.

Attendees also will benefit from other learning opportunities offered

by IPPE partners. These include sessions covering international pork topics, feed production and poultry market intelligence.

In addition to these complimentary education sessions, a variety of workshops and conferences will be offered for an additional fee. They include conferences on sanitary equipment design principles, an antibiotics workshop, media training for the meat and poultry industry, a meat and poultry research showcase, a fall protection short course and meat and poultry plant tours.

To view the complete conference agenda or to register, visit http:// ippexpo.com/.

2014 IPPE education schedule Monday, Jan. 27 yy 8 a.m.-5 p.m. —International Poultry Scientific Forum, Monday Sessions yy 1-5 p.m. — Sanitary Equipment Design Principles Workshop yy 1-1:45 p.m. — Corporate Responsibility, Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, Room A-411 yy 1-5 p.m. — Beef Plant Tour yy 1-5 p.m. — Poultry Plant Tour

yy 1:45-2:30 p.m. — The Consumer’s Concept, Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, Room A-411 yy 3:30-4 p.m. — Feed Ingredient Sourcing: A Hot Spot of A Life Cycle Analysis, Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, Room A-411 yy 4:45-5 p.m. — What Have We Learned in the Last Twelve Months?

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Tuesday, Jan. 28 yy 8 a.m.-1 p.m. — International Poultry Scientific Forum, Tuesday Sessions yy 8-11:30 a.m. — New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction yy 8-8:10 a.m. — Welcome and Overview of the Conference, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 8-10 a.m. — Best New Products, Consumer Trends Sessions, Room B-407 yy 8-10 a.m. — Traceability Workshop, Room B-405 yy 8-10 a.m. — Changing Food Safety Landscape: Salmonella, Food Safety Sessions, Room B-406 yy 8-8:45 a.m. — Overview of The State of Poultry Inspection Today, And Changes Needed to Impact Public Health, New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction, Room B-401/402 yy 8:10-9 a.m. — Domestic and Global Industry Trends, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 8:45-10 a.m. — Current OnFarm/In-Plant Interventions That Have Caused A Positive Impact In Salmonella Reduction, New Approaches to Ground Poultry Patho-

gen Reduction, Room B-401/402 yy 9-9:30 a.m. — Trade Issues and Outlook, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 9-11:15 a.m. — Consumer/ Public Engagement: What Drives Your Message, Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, Room A-411 yy 9:45-10:30 a.m. — Ingredient Supply Challenges and Opportunities, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 10:15-11 a.m. — Poultry Food Safety Management in Retail, New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction, Room B-401/402 yy 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Food Safety Modernization Act Update and Panel Discussion, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — A-Hall Tech XChange 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — B-Hall Tech XChange yy 11:15-11:45 a.m. — Family Farm Award Presentations, Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, Room A-411 yy 11:30-11:45 a.m. — Pet Food Third-Party Certification Program Update, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 1-5 p.m. — College Stu-

dent Career Program, Rooms B216/B-217 & Foyer yy 1:30-2:05 p.m. — U.S. Food & Drug Administration Update, Pet Food Conference, B-302/303/304/305 yy 2-4 p.m. — Media and Crisis Management for the Meat Industry, Consumer Trends Session, B-407 yy 2:05-2:30 p.m. — Association of American Feed Control Officials Update, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 2:30-3:15 p.m. — Panel: Communications and Industry Best Practices, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 3:40-4:30 p.m. — Let’s Talk Innovation, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 4:30-5 p.m. — Wrap up and Adjourn, Pet Food Conference, Rooms B-302/303/304/305 yy 5:30-7 p.m. — College Student Career Program Opening Session & Keynote, Room B-206

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yy 8-11:30 a.m. — New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction yy 8-10 a.m. — Health & Wellness Trends, Consumer Trends Session, B-407 yy 8-10 a.m. — Changing Food Safety Landscape: non O157 E. coli, Food Safety Session, B-406 yy 8-9:30 a.m. — Developing Research and Interventions for Salmonella Control, New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction, B-401/B-402 yy 8:16-9 a.m. — CDC Antibiotics Resistance Report, Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry: How It Affects Your Business yy 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. — College Student Career Program, Rooms B216/B-217 & Foyer yy 8:30-11:30 a.m. — How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 8:30-8:35 a.m. — Opening Remarks, How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 8:35-8:55 a.m. — Overview of U.S. Feed Industry, How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 8:55-9:20 a.m. — U.S. Feed and Feed Ingredient Import Trends, How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 9-9:45 a.m. — Global Consumer Eating Trends, Market Intelligence Forum, Room A-411 yy 9-10 a.m. — Antibiotic Use in the Livestock and Poultry Industry: Principles of Judicious Use, Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry: How It Affects Your Business yy 9:20-9:55 a.m. — The Food Safety Modernization Act - What Exporters to the U.S. Need to Know, How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 9:45-10:30 a.m. — Domestic and Global Drivers for 2014, Market Intelligence Forum, Room A-411 yy 9:45-10:30 a.m.— Alternative Measurements to Consider, New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction, B-401/B-402 yy 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — B-Hall Tech

XChange yy 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — A-Hall Tech XChange yy 10:10-10:40 a.m. — APHIS: Exporting Animal and Plant Products to the U.S., How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 10:15-11 a.m. — Antibiotic Resistance in Veterinary Medicine; Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry: How It Affects Your Business yy 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Performance Trends for the Poultry & Egg Industry, Market Intelligence Forum, Room A-411 yy 10:30 a.m.-noon — Panel Discussion: Alternatives to Make a Positive Impact on Public Health, New Approaches to Ground Poultry Pathogen Reduction, B-401/B-402 yy 10:40-11:05 a.m. — Customs Brokers: Representing Companies Not Located in the U.S., How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 11-11:45 a.m. — Consumers and Antibiotic Use: Perspectives and Marketing, Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry: How It Affects Your Business yy 11:05-11:15 a.m. — Closing Remarks, How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. yy 1-5 p.m. — Media Training for the Meat and Poultry Industry yy 1-5 p.m. — VIV International Pork Production Summit yy 1-4 p.m. — Feed & Nutrition Breakout, VIV International Pork Production Summit, Room B-302 yy 1-4 p.m. — Health & Breeding Breakout, VIV International Pork Production Summit, Room B-303 yy 1-4 p.m. — Farm Management & Processing Breakout, VIV International Pork Production Summit, Room B-305 yy 1-5 p.m. — Current Issues for the Egg Industry, Meeting the World Food Challenge: Outlook for Doubling Global Egg Production by the Year 2050, A-411 yy 4:15-5:15 p.m. — Trends & Developments of the US Pork Business in International Prespectives, VIV International Pork Production Summit, Room B-305

Thursday, Jan. 30 yy 8 a.m.-noon — Biosecurity - Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies, Rooms B-401/402 yy 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 8-8:30 a.m. — Real World Biosecurity Strategies to Minimize Animal Health and Food Safety Risks, Biosecurity - Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies, Rooms B-401/402 yy 8 a.m.-noon — Fall Protection Short Course, Room B-405 yy 8:10-8:40 a.m. — NCBA/ NPB Market Research Update, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 8:30 a.m.-noon — College Student Career Program, B216/B-217 & Foyer yy 8:30-9 a.m. — Biosecurity Implementation Management: A real life perspective of the challenges facilities with the most well written, comprehensive programs face, Biosecurity - Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies, Rooms B-401/402 yy 8:40-9 a.m. — Attribution Research, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 9-10 a.m. — Biosecurity Perspectives from Different Regions of the World, Biosecurity - Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies, Rooms B-401/402 yy 9-9:20 a.m. — PEDv and Biosecurity, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 9:20-9:50 a.m. — Advances in Understanding Vaccination to Control Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 9:50-10:20 a.m. — Advances in the Development of a Safe and Efficacious Vaccine to Control Infectious Laryngotrachetis, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 10:15 a.m.-noon — Biosecurity Practical Workshop, Biosecurity: Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies, Rooms B-401/402 yy 10:30-10:50 a.m. — The Effect of Increasing the Protein Content of Breakfasts on Satiety and Cognitive Function in Undergradu-

ate Students, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 10:50-11:10 a.m. — Influences of Commercial Deep Chilling Processes on Early Postmortem Events in Muscle that Affect Ultimate Fresh Pork Tenderness and Processing Quality, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 11:10-11:30 a.m. — Salmonella Beef Research, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 11:30-11:50 a.m. — Salmonella Turkey Research, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m. — Reducing or Preventing Recovery of Injured Listeria monocytogenes on Ready-to-Eat Natural and Organic “Uncured” Processed Meats, Meat & Poultry Research Showcase yy 12:10-12:30 p.m. — Investigating the Development of Thermal Processing Tools to Improve the Safety of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products, Meat & Poultry

Research Showcase yy 1-1:15 p.m. — Welcome to the International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 1:15-2 p.m. — Overview of North American Rendering Industry, NRA, and WRO, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 2-2:45 p.m. — Quality Assurance in Manufacturing Rendered Products—Supplier Perspective, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 2:45-3:30 p.m. — Sustainability, Perception and the Real World – The Raw Material Conundrum, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 3:45-4:30 p.m. — Controlling Salmonella in Feed, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 4:30-5:15 p.m. — Rendered

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Market Intelligence Forum previews industry economy ATLANTA — Feed costs, global competition and consumer demands present ever changing challenges for the poultry and egg industry.

Seeking to address these challenges, the Market Intelligence Forum is returning to the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo.

Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the National Poultry & Food Dis-

tributors Association (NFPDA), the program will identify the key issues facing the industry and provide understanding into how domestic and international poultry industries are positioned to move forward in 2014.

The Market Intelligence Forum is free to all International Production & Processing Expo attendees and NPFDA meeting attendees.

“The Market Intelligence Forum

continues to be one of the most popular programs on the Expo schedule, and we are pleased to include it again in the 2014 education line-up.

It is essential to stay abreast of current conditions and projections for the future. This program helps keep industry leaders up-to-date on the many factors that influence financial performance,” said USPOULTRY president,John Starkey.

The program will feature a food and agribusiness specialist, a leading economist and an industry performance analyst. Deborah Perkins, Rabobank International, will review Global Consumer Eating Trends.

Dr. Paul Aho, Poultry Perspectives, will discuss Domestic and Global Drivers for 2014. Mike Donohue, Agri Stats, will provide insight into Performance Trends for the Poultry

& Egg Industry.

The 2014 IPPE, the world’s largest annual poultry, feed and meat industry event, will be held Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The Market Intelligence Forum is scheduled from 9-11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The conference agenda can be viewed at www.ippexpo.org.

IPPE to offer programs and services for international attendees ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is offering a wide range of services for international attendees.

IPPE will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga, from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014.

With 20 percent of attendees coming from outside of the United States, IPPE is a partner with the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) as a participant in the International Buyer Program, which recruits thousands of qualified foreign buyers, sales representatives and business partners to U.S. trade shows each year. The Commerce’s Commercial Service will be ready to help attendees enhance their international trade efforts while at IPPE. IPPE will also offer simultaneous translation of select education sessions. The “Changing Food Safety Landscape” program will be translated in Spanish and Portuguese.

The “How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S.” program will be translated in Spanish and Chinese, and the “Biosecurity — Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies” program will be translated in Spanish.

The Changing Food Safety Land-

scape program will cover pressing export and international issues and food safety issues, including non O-157 E. coli and salmonella. The export and international sessions feature an overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA) and its impact on businesses, presented by Brian Eyink of Hogan Lovells US LLP, while an International Finance Corp. representative will address the challenges for equipment financing in emerging markets. The food safety sessions include STEC interventions for beef and pork presented by Chad Martin of Tyson Foods Inc., while Dr. Harshavardhan Thippareddi, University of Nebraska, will identify challenges and solutions involving STEC and veal. Reid Harvey, epidemic intelligence service officer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, will present an epidemiology of salmonella, while Caleb Lilley of Butterball LLC will provide a summary of salmonella interventions for turkey processing.

The How to Export Feed & Feed Ingredients to the U.S. program includes presentations from both USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Topics include

U.S. Feed/Feed Ingredient Import Trends, APHIS: Exporting Animal and Plant Products to the U.S. and Customs Brokers: Representing Companies not Located in the U.S. Dr. Daniel McChesney from FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine will also present at the event, addressing the timely topic of the FMSA-What Exporters to the U.S. Need to Know.

The Biosecurity — Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies program will revisit the well-established basics of successful biosecurity plans and explore new strategies for today’s global

challenges. The program will feature industry specialists, a panel discussion and a Practical Biosecurity Workshop. Dr. David Shapiro, Perdue, will discuss Real-World Biosecurity Strategies to Minimize or Eliminate Animal Health and Food Safety Risks, and Carl Heeder, Zoetis, will present on Biosecurity Implementation Management: A Real Life Perspective of the Challenges Even the Most Well Written, Comprehensive Programs Face.

The panel discussion will address biosecurity perspectives from different regions of the world, and the

workshop will look at various scenarios from different countries and develop a model taking into consideration different regions, cultures, etc.

Furthermore, IPPE will offer buyer matching, conference rooms, translation services, import-export counseling and export directories.

For more information on international services offered at IPPE, visit http://www.ippexpo.org/uscomservice/.

To register and view the conference agenda, visit http://ippexpo. com/

B-312 yy 8:15-8:50 a.m. — The nuts and bolts of the rendering industry, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 8:50-9:25 a.m. — Rendered Products for Feeding Poultry, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 9:25-10 a.m. — The Role of Rendered Products in Aquaculture Feeds, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 10:15-11 a.m. — Rendered Products and the Pet Food Industry,

International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 11-11:30 a.m. — Rendered Products and the Pet Food Industry, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 11-11:30 a.m. — Innovations in the Rendering Industry, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 11:30 a.m.-noon — Discussion, Questions, Interaction, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312

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Products for Feeding Swine, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312 yy 5:15-5:30 p.m. — Discussion, Questions, Interaction, International Rendering Symposium, Room B-312

Friday, Jan. 31 yy 8-8:15 a.m. — Welcome and Introduction to Day 2, International Rendering Symposium, Room

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The Maschhoffs LLC to acquire GNP Co. CARLYLE, Ill. — The Maschhoffs LLC, the largest familyowned pork production company in North America, and GNP Co., the Midwest’s leading provider of premium quality chicken under the Gold’n Plump®, Just BARE® and Sunny Roost® brand labels, have announced they have signed a definitive agreement whereby The Maschhoffs will acquire GNP Co. and its subsidiaries.

GNP Co. and The Maschhoffs’ pork production business will operate as separate business units following the closing of the transaction.

The transaction will have no immediate impact on GNP’s chicken business or The Maschhoffs’ pork production business.

GNP Co. headquarters will remain in St. Cloud, Minn., and its nearly 1,700 team members and 350 family farm partners will be retained. Based in Carlyle, Ill., The Maschhoffs is owned by fifth generation family members Dave Maschhoff and his wife Karen, and Ken Maschhoff and his wife Julie.

The Maschhoffs partners with more than 450 family farmers across the Midwest to produce enough pork to feed more than 16 million consumers annually.

“No changes in business operations or company commitments are planned as a result of this acquisition,” stated Mike Helgeson, GNP Co. chief executive officer and third-generation leader. “GNP Company will continue to build on its reputation as the Midwest’s leading provider of premium quality chicken brands and products.”

Meanwhile, The Maschhoffs’ pork production business unit will continue to dedicate its energies to maintaining and enhancing its position as North America’s leading pork production company. “Our intent is to manage GNP Company as a separate business unit next to our current pork production busi-

ness,” said Jason Logsdon, The Maschhoffs chief executive officer.

“GNP Company will continue to be led by its present management team, with the support of its current team members and contract growers.”

The transaction provides the capital and long-term resources that GNP Co. needs to grow to meet increasing sales demand for its products and brands. GNP Co. sales are expected to be about $400 million in 2013. “For the past year, our facilities have been running at capacity with more demand on the horizon,” Helgeson said.

“By joining forces, we can leverage our core strengths, capitalize on growth opportunities and create new value in the marketplace — thus making the combined company stronger than each would be separately,” said Logsdon, adding that the transaction makes new resources available to both companies. “This gives each business unit the opportunity to take advantage of growth opportunities that will help make us all more successful,” he said. “Over time, the companies will share best practices, leverage select strategic shared resources and benefit from the balance sheet strength of an organization that is diversified across multiple proteins.”

“Our overall goal is to continue to grow both the pork and chicken businesses while enhancing our ability to meet the needs of our valued customers and of a growing population,” Logsdon said.

Helgeson added it was important to him to find a partner with likeminded values and culture as well as a strong commitment to growth.

“This is a win-win from both the business and organizational standpoints,” he explained, “one that provides the critical resources for growth and secures a strong future for all of our team members and growers,” he said.

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Special grower discount for attending 2014 IPPE ATLANTA — Poultry growers are invited to attend the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo, with a special registration fee of only $5 (on-site only), a savings of $65.

IPPE will be held at the Georgia

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“We encourage growers to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to attend IPPE, especially at such a great price,” said Charlie Olentine, IPPE show manager.

“You can see the latest technology, experience time- and money-saving innovations and attend a wide variety of education sessions. There is a lot to see and do at IPPE, and we invite poultry growers to join us in Atlanta to experience it all.”

Poultry growers can attend the IPPE on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Registration will begin each morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., in downtown Atlanta.

A completed registration form and a 2014 Grower Days coupon are required. Registration forms will be located at the expo and should be completed on-site. Coupons are also available through state poultry organizations.

Summit to focus on poultry industry’s sustainability story ATLANTA — The sixth annual Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit will be held during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the program will provide viewpoints from top industry experts on sustainability and on sharing the sustainable story, as well as how to engage consumers and

the public. The two-day program is $150 for all registered Expo attendees.

“The Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit continues to be a popular program on the Expo schedule. This year’s program is designed to keep industry leaders up-to-date on industry sustainability initiatives by providing a variety of information from a diverse panel of speakers,” said Joe Miller, general counsel for Rose Acre Farms and Animal

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This year’s summit will include a presentation by Paul Helgeson, GNP Co., on “Feed Ingredient Sourcing: A Hot Spot of a Life Cycle Analysis.” Jeff Potent, George Washington University and Environmental Protection Agency, will discuss “Corporate Responsibility,” and Jim Fallon, Center for Food Integrity, will present on “What Have We Learned in the Last

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The summit will conclude with a ceremony to recognize and present honors to winners of USPOULTRY’s 2014 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award.

The IPPE will be held Jan. 28-30,

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More information about the event, and registration, can be obtained at www.ippexpo.org.

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2014 International Production & Processing Expo Directory of Exhibitors 4B Components

211

A A.W.P. srl A/B Tech Int’l AAFCO AB Vista Feed Ingredients ABB Abel Mfg. ABRA Brazilian Rend. Assoc.

Accelerated Tech. Lab. Acme Cryogenics Acme Eng. & Mfg. Actini SAS ADF Eng. ADI Systems Adifo NV ADILISA-ADIFEED Adisseo ADM Alliance Nutrition Admix Advanced Elec. Serv.

Advanced Equip.

Advanced Food Eqpt.

Advanced Food Tech.

Advanced Surfaces Advantix Systems AEI Aerotech/Munters/Aghort AFCO AffiniTech Affordable Language Serv.

AFOheat Ag Growth Int’l.

AgCareers.com AgMotion AGRA Industries Agragex Agranco AGRI-associates Agri-Pro Ent. Agritech SRL Agro & Constr. Sol. Agroeditorial Pub. AgroLogic Agseal Poultry Foam Ag-World Int’l.

Air Products Airetecnica S.A. Airgas Airlanco ALA - Asociacion Lat. Avi. ALA-Congreso Lat. Ecuador Alaso Albion Ind. Alchemy Systems Allied Premium Protein ALLMEAT Solutions

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Alloy Hardfacing & Eng. Alltech Almex Group ALMO Process Alpha Chemical Services ALS Canada Alternative Design AM2C/Provisur Tech.

Amalfi Ingredients Amandus Kahl USA American ALDES Vent.

American Assoc. Av. Path.

American Coolair American Egg Board American Express Open American Feed Ind. Assoc.

American Feedmilling Sys. American Food Eqpt.

American Humane Certified American Meat Institute American Pltry. Hist. Society American Poultry Services American Proteins American Structures Amlan Int’l.

Ampak/Lasons India Ampco Pumps AmTrade Sys. Amuco Anchor Packaging Anco-Eaglin Andritz Feed & Biofuel Angel Yeast Animal Agriculture Alliance Anitox A-One Mfg. AP Material Handling APEC Aquilabs US Arbor Acres - Aviagen Arista ARKO Laboratories Ashworth Bros.

Assist Natural A-Systems AT Packaging ATC Scientific Atlantic Packaging Atlantic Power Solutions Auburn Univ. NPTC Auburn Univ. Poultry Science Austin Avalmarti Aves Libres de Patogenos Aviagen Aviagen Avicorvi Avimex

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Avure Tech.

AWB Engineers AZOMITE Mineral AZZ/ Rig-A-Lite

6271 4728 2238 6671

B B&T Shavings/Green Tree Baader-Johnson Babolna Tetra Baer Sys. Baja Agro Int’l.

Balchem Baldor Electric Baldwin Supply Barnes Paper BASF BASF Const. Chemicals BatchNet Battelle Bayer Animal Health Bayle Bay-Lynx Mfg. Beehive/Provisur Tech.

Behabelt USA Beijing Challenge Bio. Beijing Poultry Feed Beijing Winovazyme Bio. Bekina Belt Tech.

Bemis Perf. Packaging Best & Donovan BEST Poultry Tech.

BestPack Packaging Beta Raven BETCO Bettcher Ind. Billy Boots Binkley & Hurst BinMaster Level Controls BinTrac by HerdStar BIO-CAT BioChek Biofeed Tech.

BioIonix Biomin America Biomix Bioproton Bio-Rad Laboratories Biovet Int’l.

Bitzer US Bizerba USA BJK Flexible Pkg. Bliss Ind. Blome Int’l.

Blue Ribbon Service BluePrint Automation Bluffton Motor Works BM&M Screening Sol.

745 5323 944 432 2722 1706 3959 5677 729 1551 6679 6725 7533 5623 6924 428 4708 7642 3318 3152 7677 6962 5815 7376 4010 656 6239 1541 716 5439 7779 4831 2017 2056 1905 773 2151 7451 1717 2551 3118 257 3053 6462 7283 7470 2223 5559 5447 6659 5729 2531

Boehringer Ingelheim Vet. Boerger Bolidt Synthetic Bonar Plastics Bosch Pkg. Tech.

Bratney Bridge Machine Bright Coop Brookside Agra Brower Brown Bear Bruker Optics BTH America Buckhorn Buffalo Turbine Buhler Bumerangue Brasil Bunting Magnetics Bunzl Processor Div. Burch Industries Burdock Group Burkert Fluid Control Sys.

718 3818 6443 4526 4045 7187 6049 939 223 6531 5733 2844 5519 7526 4532 1739 7978 4109 6547 6918 2728 6771

C C.E. Shepherd C.G.M. Cablevey Feeding Sys. Cady Bag California Pellet Mill/CPM Calpis Calumet Specialty Prod.

Cambridge Eng. Sol. Cantrell CareFree Enzymes Carhoe by Sarka CarneTec Carruthers Equipment CARVAL Cashin/Provisur Tech.

CAT Cat2 (Cat Squared) Catalysis Cavatorta Int’l.

CBH Int’l.

CBM Lighting CEI Eqpt.

CEM Center for Food An. Wellbeing Central Life Sciences Centurion Poultry Cenzone Tech CES/Foodlogistik USA Ceva CFC Tech Services Challenge-RMF Changsha Newsky

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Charter Eqpt.

Cheema Int’l.

CHEMetrics ChemStation Int’l.

ChemTreat Chick Master Chief Agri/Industrial Chief Buildings China Animal Ag. Assn.

China Freezer Chongqing Minfeng Chore-Time Chore-Time Egg Chore-Time Poultry Chr. Hansen Cid Lines Ciemmecalabria/CMC City Electric Supply Cixi Shenfa Machinery Clayton Ind. Clean Water Tech.

CleanTek Water Sol. Clear H2O Clearly Clean Products Clemson University CM Process Sol. Cobb-Vantress Cog-Veyor Sys. Colormasters Combi Packaging Sys. Combilift USA Com-Pac Int’l.

Compressed Air Mag. Compresyn Computerway Food Sys. Conitex Sonoco Conley Group Connex Industrial Consolidated Mill Supplies Consulate General of Brazil Continental Agra Eqpt.

Continental Plastic Cope Plastics Corbion Purac Covenant Lift Distrib.

CP Packaging CPT Go Green Cra-Vac Ind. Cryovac/Sealed Air CTAQ CTB Cultura Tech.

Cumberland/Hired-Hand Curwood Custom Metalcraft CVP Sys. CWT Farms Int’l.

CyberAgra

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D D & F Eqpt. Sales Dandy DAR PRO Solutions Darnell-Rose Davian Dawe’s Laboratories DCLAnimal Health & Nutri.

De Anda Grupo Ind. DeLaval Cleaning Solutions DeLong’s Gizzard Eqpt.

Detroit Radiant Products Dex Iberica Dexter-Russell Dhopeshwar & Sons Diamond V Digital Design Dirt Road Data Diversified Imports DND & Associates Dolco Packaging DOL-sensors Dosatron Int’l.

Double L Group Double Summit Douglas Machines DPI Global DRYCO DSM Nutritional Dupont/Danisco Dupps Duram Rubber Dutrion North America Dutton-Lainson DVO Dynaclear Packaging Dynaco Entrematic Dynaric

3625 1029 2123 7714 4622 2510 7083 701 4815 5529 550 6719 7176 7621 2439 4623 311 1007 7639 4731 4525 4531 6615 8066 6587 2846 7427 1729 1751 4539 3863 3233 3244 5629 7747 7748 7062

E E S E & Intec Eagan Mfg. EAM-Mosca EAS Consulting East Iowa Plastics Easy Automation EBM Mfg. ECAT Ecodrum Composter Ecolab eCow Products Ecowize North America eFeedLink Egg Carton Store Egg Industry Center EIS/Vincit Group Elanco Animal Health Electric Systems Electro-Sensors Elite Spice Elong Int’l. USA ELPLAST EMEC Emery Winslow Scale

2157 5130 6371 7331 655 1651 2845 551 5515 6539 1656 7846 1956 856 8064 7358 1639 3051 3041 7047 5912 6673 6677 7551

EncapSulite Int’l.

Engormix.com Enviro - ASI Doors EnviroLogix Enzyvia Epstein Equipment Depot ESI Group USA Espera/Cooper N.A. Essmueller Eurofins Eurotier 2014 EVAPCO Everest Int’l.

Evonik EW Nutrition Excel Engineering Exopack Expansion Solutions Extrutech Plastics

7724 1901 7459 2516 2656 4978 8070 7049 7149 2039 1625 747 5345 6564 2029 1722 7832 7845 7064 6944

F Fancom BV Farley’s S.R.P. Farm Alarm Sys. Farm Weigh Sys. Feed and Grain Magazine Feed Management Sys. Feed Mgmnt./Feed Int’l.

Feed Technology Sol. feed&food Magazine Feedlogic FEEDSTUFFS Fenchem Ferrell-Ross Ferrer Health Tech/Interquim Ferrite Microwave Tech.

Fibertech First Search America Flame Engineering Flatten-O-Matic Florida Food Products Flowcrete North America Flying Dutchman Fm Grupo Fomaco Food Process Sys. Food Processing Magazine Food Safety Net Services Foodcraft Foodmate Foodmate U.S. Foods & Founders Foran Spice Formax/Provisur Tech.

Fornari Forpak Fortress Technology FOSS North America FPEC FPS Food Process Sol. FRC Systems Int’l.

FRICK/Johnson Controls Frost Links/Frost

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G Gainco Galactic Gallus Ind. e Com. Gardner Denver Gartech Equipments Gasolec America Gates Mectrol Gator Tek/Diemold Int’l.

GEA Food Solutions GEA Group GEA Refrigeration GEA Westfalia Separator Geave Solucoes Geelen Counterflow USA GeneReach Biotech.

Georgia Tech Research Inst.

Gessulli Agribusiness Giordano/Vet World Giordano Poultry-Plast Glass-Pac/American Biogas Gleeson Const. & Eng. Global BioChem Tech.

Global Industries Global Sensors Grain Journal Graphics Shop Grasselli-Ssi Greenline Greenlite Lighting Grimaud Freres Selection Grote Grove Gear Grupo Ox GSI Int’l.

Guangdong VTR Bio-Tech Guangdong Xipu Biotech.

Guangzhou Leader Bio. Guangzhou Wisdom Bio. Guardian Building Products Guy Roofing

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H H. C. Davis Sons Mfg. HAARSLEV Habasit America Haining Andisheng Lighting Halverson Hamlet Protein Handtmann Hangzhou Fuyang Xinxing Hangzhou Hengyi Vet Hangzhou King Techina Hantover Hartmann North America Hatchery Planning HatchTech Incubation Hawkhead Hatchery Hawkins Hayes & Stolz Heart of Nature Heartland Flax Heartland Footwear Heat and Control

2028 3647 5339 7560 2946 2058 4059 3145 3218 2655 6576 5746 251 245 861 7019 1728 857 2932 7939 3839

Hendrix Genetics Henning Construction Henry and Sons Hensley Feed Transp.

Hi Roller High Tech Eqpt.

Hill Brush Hill Parts Hoegger Food Tech.

Hollymatic Homer City Automation Hovus Hub City/Regal Hub Labels Hubbard Huber Engineered Materials Huber Technology Humane Farm Animal Care Hurst Boiler Huvepharma Hybrid Turkeys Hyde Industrial Blade Hydro Systems Hygieia Biological Lab. Hy-Line Int’l.

Hysolv UK

139 5717 3862 2951 2604 7871 7538 4938 5770 4946 7170 4870 7371 4871 529 3128 6780 757 5415 1723 141 6745 5611 743 807 7720

I iArk Trading ICL Food Specialties IDEXX Laboratories Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Impextraco IMV Technologies USA Incubator Supply/ISI Independent Ink INDIV Indumetavi S.R.L. Industria Alimenticia Industria Avicola Industrial Tecnica Pecuaria Industrial Test Sys. Industrias Metalicas Industrias Metal. Halperin Industrias Vepinsa Ingenieria Avicola Ingredients Solutions Innophos Innovative Mkt. & Design i-Novarum Tech.

Install Instant-Off Insta-Pro Int’l.

Intech InterHeat Int’l. Assn. for Food Protection International Casings International Fiber International Nutrition International Paper International Protein Interstate Container Interstates Intersystems Intertek Scientific

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Intl FCStone Intralox Investigacion Aplicada Ionic Technologies Iowa Area Dev. Group Ironwear ISA IsoAge Technologies

7447 3639 713 8038 7850 7529 143 5477

J J & D Mfg. J. Rettenmaier J.B. Hunt Transport Jaccard Jackson Wood Shaving Mills Jacobs Jamesway Incubator Jansen Poultry Eqpt.

Jarvis Products JAX JBS United JBS-Pilgrims JBT FoodTech Jefo JetNet JH Biotech Jiangsu Five Continents Johnson System Jungbunzlauer

1072 2942 872 7377 858 2044 1151 6915 4547 7039 2660 2764 4639 2923 7277 2754 7830 2245 7632

K Kalle USA Kansas State University Kanzy Medipharm KEE-PAK Keith Mfg. Kemin Industries Kemin Food Technologies Kentucky Equine Research Kerry Ingredients Keytech Water Mgmt.

KL Products Koechner Mfg. Kohshin Engineering Kraft Foods/Oscar Mayer Kromschroeder Kuhl Kunafin ‘The Insectary’ Kusel Eqpt.

Kutlusan Poultry Eqpt.

7346 2930 2006 6949 4039 2129 7425 3013 705 5832 1138 739 7858 7685 6721 5123 3065 7043 4515

L L. B. White Lab Synergy Laidig Systems Lallemand Animal Nutrition Lambton Conveyor Landen Strapping Sys. Lanier Technical College LASTIK Lawing Incubator Law-Marot-Milpro Ledwell & Son Lee Energy Solutions

838 3428 2019 3142 2417 6647 8062 259 956 2839 1939 554

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POULTRY TIMES, December 23, 2013 LEESON Electric Lesaffre Feed /Saf-Agri Life Products/Vit-E-Men LifeSpice Ingredients LIMA Linco Food Sys. Linde Liquid Sys. Locally Laid Egg Logic Technologies Lohmann Animal Health Loma Systems Lomont IMT Lonza Microbial Control LPS Laboratories Ludeca Lumense Lyco Mfg. Lyngsoe Sys. Lyon Technologies

4015 3322 1959 6465 7133 5325 5845 2145 3971 5730 505 5726 6942 7143 7370 2659 558 4143 5732 651

M Mac Process MadgeTech Magnaform Magnation Water Tech.

Magnetic Products MAJA Food Tech.

Marathon Electric Marel Marel Stork Marel Townsend Markem-Imaje Marketplace Chaplains Marlen Int’l.

MARQ Packaging Masterchem Materials Transp.

Matrix Ind. Control Maxi-Lift Mayekawa Mfg./Mycom MBS Montemil Ind. McNeely Plastics MCS Italy MEAP Meat & Poultry Magazine Meatingplace Medi Mall MEPACO MEPSCO Merck Animal Health Merial Avian Global Merial Select Meritech Metalbud Nowicki Metatek Metro Exporters Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed Mettler-Toledo Safeline Meyhen Int’l.

Meyn Poultry Processing MFI Micreos MicroMist Systems Micronutrients

3330 8150 4646 3329 7624 5567 7373 4031 4023 4027 5526 8158 6347 6939 3045 6571 5476 1611 5571 7879 6243 116 6614 4148 4933 7559 3531 4661 151 1019 1017 7264 6670 6965 2561 6238 6039 3859 6225 3320 8047 5431 2913

Micro-Tracers Midwestern Solutions Milwhite Mineral Associates Mirasco Mississippi State University Moffett Poultry Forklifts Mole Master Services Molex/Woodhead Monoflo Int’l.

Morris & Associates Morris Hatchery Mosaic Feed Ingredients Mosmatic Motion Industries Motomco Mound Tool MP Eqpt./Alkar-RapidPak MSW Canadian Plastics M-Tech Systems M-TEK MTU Onsite Energy Multisorb Technologies MultiTec Holdings Multivac Munters Munters Aghort Murzan Muyang

1623 3973 2652 3432 2745 B5 808 2644 7721 431 4239 804 1601 5376 7177 751 7771 7025 7431 439 7476 331 6859 4606 5659 6950 1128 4922 2005

N Nanchang Lifeng Ind. Nanjing Toprare Trading National Pasteurized Eggs National Pork Board National Provisioner National Purchasing Partners National Renderers Assn.

National Swine Registry NatureForm Hatchery NB Group NDC Nebraska Public Power Neogen New Age Industrial Newsmith Stainless Next Gen Illumination Nicholl Food Packaging Nijhuis Water Tech.

Ningbo Connect Trading Ningxia Eppen Biotech Niroflex USA Nisus Niverplast noax Technologies Norel Animal Nutrition Norris Thermal Tech.

North American Salt N. Carolina State University Nothum Food Processing Novartis Animal Health Nova-Tech Eng. Novogen Novus Int’l.

Nu Products Seasoning

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Nuform Building Nu-Meat Technology Nuscience NuTEC Mfg. NUTEK NutraBlend Nutraferma Nutrend Biotech Nutrex Nutriad

6814 6979 2651 4944 711 8139 2929 3146 3425 111

O O&T Farms Oberlin Filter OCS Checkweighers Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum OKelley Mfg. Omni Apparel Omori/B.W. Cooney Once Innovations OPI-integris Orbital Food Machinery Orego-Stim Orffa Int’l. Holding Orka Food Tech.

Ossid Ottevanger Milling Overdrive Lighting Ovotherm Int’l. Handels Ovotrack North America

3012 6849 5411 7563 5614 7070 6259 5315 3028 6977 159 356 846 4315 1144 4823 4829 5622

P Package Concepts Packaging Specialties/Pacmac Packers Chemical Packers Sanitation Serv.

Pactiv Pakster Pak-Tec Pantron Automation Pappas Paratherm Pas Reform Hatchery Patterson Fan Patty Paper Paxxo PCS Sales Peerless Winsmith Pennine Environ.

Perendale Publishers Peripheral Mowers Perten Instruments PetAg Petersime Petfood Industry Phibro Animal Health Phoenix Air Systems Pieco Pig Int’l.

PigTek Pig Eqpt.

Pisa Agropecuaria Plantic Tech.

Plasmetal Plasson

6686 7477 5347 5349 4839 569 6831 6787 5776 3763 825 7924 6463 6770 3430 7265 5947 1700 7543 7943 323 403 411 2215 7647 6449 512 6025 148 5777 7972 1011

Plexpack Plumatech Pneumat Sys. Poet Nutrition Poly-clip Sys. PolyConversions Polygon Group Polysto Port-A-Cool Portaluppi Rubber Porter Insulation Poss Design Potters Poultry Int’l.

Poultry Int’l.

Poultry Protein & Fat Council Poultry Science Association Poultry Times Power Soak Sys. PPM Tech.

Praxair Precision Lighting Premex Presto Products Prime Equipment PRIMEdge Prince Agri Products Prince Industries Prinova Animal Nutrition Printed Tapes Process and Storage Sol. Process Eng. Water Process Mgmnt. Consulting Proliant Meat Ingredients Promarks Promens Saint John ProMinent Fluid Controls ProTech ProTerra Systems Provisur Tech.

PSC

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Q QA Supplies QC Supply Qingdao Big Herdsman Qingdao Rilian Huabo Qingdao Xingyi Qingdao Yigao Air QMS Int’l.

QSI/Vincit Group QST Ingredients QualiTech Quality Tech. Int’l.

Quat-Chem Hygiene Quickdraft

5618 860 2812 110 5713 6920 4847 7259 4971 3229 2216 469 7467

R Rabobank Int’l.

Raj Plastic Industries Ralco Animal Health Razor Edge Sys. RCOM/Autoelex Red Lion Chem Tech Red Truck Supply

4626 7716 2139 7339 7424 7814 6819

Reed Business Media Reid Engineering Reiser Remco Products Remcon Plastics Repete Resource Recovery Res-Tek Rheon USA Rice Lake Weighing RiceBran Tech.

Riley Eqpt./Lemar Risco USA Rite-Hite Riverdale Mills RMF RMS Roller-Grinder RNC Roberts-Gordon Roka Bioscience Rome RopaPharm Int’l.

Rosal Instalaciones Rosedale Products Roskamp Champion Ross/Aviagen Ross Industries Rotary Composters Rotem Comp. Controllers Roto-Jet Pump Roxell USA Ruan Transp. Mgmt. Sys. Russell Research Center RZ Mask

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S Safe Foods Safe-Grain Maxi-Tronic Saint Clare Global Sairem Sandvik Process Sys. SaniCrete Sanitary Solutions Sanitech Sasso Scafco Grain Sys. Scan American Schaefer Ventilation Schlagel Scott Eqpt.

ScottPec Screw Conveyor Sealpac Seedburo Eqp. Sel Biochem/Sunny Group Select Tech.

Sephnos ServiceXpress Seydelmann Maschinenfabrik SFK Leblanc Shanghai Ryuarm Trading Shanghai Youtell Bio. Shaw Stainless Shelby Industries Shenandoah

4459 2523 7080 7463 7767 4631 5429 7824 467 2557 7772 7262 1929 1429 7349 530 4171 306 2813 3846 5616 8080 5161 7859 6529 3424 7966 5812 6528

20 Shirley K’s Storage Totes Shoes For Crews Showa Best Glove Siemens Ind. SIG Ind. Sigma Ind. Automation Sigma Supply Signode Silikal America Silos Cordoba Silveira Industrial Simmons Eng. Sioux Steel Sistemas Agropecuarios Skystone Feed Smart Motion Robotics Smithsonian/AVMA Smithway Sonac USA Southeastern Sys./Axiall Southern Market Share Southwest Agri-Plastics Southwestern Sales Soybean Meal Info. Center SoyBest Space Ray Spartan Chemical Special Nutrients Specialty Industries Speco Spectrum Stainless Motors Star Labs Steen FPM Int’l.

Stellar Refrigeration Serv.

Stenner Pump Sterling Electric Sterling Ind. Refrig.

Sterling Sys. & Controls STIF Stober Drives Strapack Strongarm Designs Sturtevant Sudenga Bulk Feed Transp.

Sudenga Industries Suhner Turbo Trim Sullivan-Palatek Summit Ind. Contractors Summitville Tiles Sunbelt Rentals SunCoast Bedding Sunnex Mounts SunOpta Suntaq Int’l.

Superior Radiant Supreme Equipments Sweet Mfg. Symaga Synergy Technologies

POULTRY TIMES, December 23, 2013 6878 7333 7885 7562 3962 6794 7825 3710 6963 2705 7974 4359 7673 5413 1744 5117 8219 1065 3015 3867 6976 1607 4723 3129 3130 2059 4648 1423 1955 4149 6459 6877 2016 3966 6359 864 6548 4529 2631 3222 6839 7271 7764 3123 2751 2739 7547 7738 7625 7781 7144 761 6461 2914 7527 5711 7325 1557 6714 3814

Systel

6925

T T. E. Ibberson Taikoh USA Taminco Tanin Sevnica Tapco Taylor Power Systems TCP Water Solutions Techno Catch Tecmaes Tecnologia Tecnologia Avipecuaria Tecsal Tefen Manufacture & Mkg. Tekpro Tetra Americana Texas A&M University ThamaVet ThePoultrySite.com Thermal Seal Duct Sys. Thermo Scientific Thermo Wave Tech.

ThermoWorks Thiel Cheese & Ingredients Thiele Technologies Thomas Precision Thomas Pump & Mach.

Thymox Technology TIMAB Distribution Tipper Tie Tippmann Engineering Tippmann Group Titan Injection TNI Packaging Todd & Sargent Tolomatic Tom-Cin Metals Tomco2 Systems TOMRA Sorting Sol. TopKip USA Tosca Total Energy Group Tramco Transtecno Treif USA Triangle Package Mach.

Triple Crown Products Trouw Nutrition Int’l.

Tru Hone TSS EggQuality.com TST/Provisur Technologies Tufco Flooring

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U U.S. Soybean Exp. Council UBABEF Ultra Flex

3131 6516 7659

Unibloc-Pump/Flowtech Union Iron Union Special Uniqair Odor Control United Egg Producers United Promotions Unitherm Food Systems Unity Scientific Universal Maintenance Universal Pasteurization University of Arkansas University of Georgia Urschel Laboratories US Flooring U.S. Poultry & Egg Assn.

USA Tank Storage Sys. USABlueBook USDA AMS USDA GIPSA USDA NASS

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V VAA/Van Sickle, Allen Vac Air Vac Cubes Vaccinar Nutrition VAL-CO Valero Mkt. & Supply Valley Proteins Van Aarsen Int’l.

Van der Graaf Varifan/Monitrol Vaughan Vaughn, Coltrane, Pharr VC999 Packaging Sys. VEDEQSA Veit Eco Transport Vemac Vemag Maschinenbau Vencomatic Vendee Concept Verde Environ. Services Vfence Vicam Vi-Cor/Varied Industries Vigen Construction Vikan Vimifos Vincent Vincit Group Vista Int’l. Packaging Vitusa VIV World Wide Vogelsang Vogt Ice Volk Enterprises Volta Belting Tech.

Volution Bearing

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V-RAM Pumps/Solids

7258

W W. A. Westgate Walinga Warren Mfg. WATT PoultryUSA/Egg Ind. WATT/Poultry Int’l.

Weber Scientific WeighTech Weiland Doors Weiler/Provisur Tech.

Weitz Weltech Int’l.

WEM Automation Wenger Mfg. Westeel Wilbur Ellis Wilevco Wincorp Int’l.

Wire Belt WITT Gas Controls WL Port-Land Sys. Wolff Industries Wolf-tec Woodruff & Howe Eng. WooGene B&G

741 3239 1451 510 514 7648 5739 7058 4701 7532 231 1617 2054 3250 3422 7159 117 3759 7820 1917 4650 4159 6847 3147

World Ag Associates World Water Works World’s Pltry. Science Assn.

WTI

207 4926 6518 4565

X XACT Fluid Solutions

7138

Y Yamasa Poultry Eqpt.

Yamato Yangzhou Flourish Yichang Yonggim Younglove Construction

5829 6559 7564 2000 2050

Z Zee/Vincit Group Zep ZhengChang Ziggity Systems Zinpro Zip-Pak Zoetis Zouping Jujia Choline Ind.

International Production & Processing Expo Jan. 28-30, 2014 Atlanta, Ga. Georgia World Congress Center Tuesday, Jan. 28: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 30: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

For more information: http://ippexpo.com

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New interactive exhibits slated for 2014 IPPE ATLANTA — Attendees of the upcoming 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will have a unique opportunity to explore two new interactive exhibits.

The Smithsonian’s “Animal Connections: Our Journey Together” mobile exhibit and the “Drive to Feed Chew on This” mobile exhibit will be on the show floor in Hall B at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta throughout the show from

Jan. 28-30, 2014.

The Smithsonian’s “Animal Connections: Our Journey Together” mobile exhibit was created to mark the 150th anniversary of the American Veterinary Medical Association and will introduce IPPE attendees to the complex bond between humans and animals.

The exhibit uses a dynamic combination of interactive learning stations, films and touch screen videos

and three-dimensional settings to explore topics about animals in the home, on the farm, in the wild, at the zoo and in the veterinary clinic.

The “Drive to Feed Chew on This” mobile exhibit was created to heighten awareness about one of the biggest problems facing our world today — hunger. The exhibit is making a stop at the IPPE, and attendees can walk through the unique, interactive exhibit to view information

on hunger, sustainability and food facts.

The two exhibits will join the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile as some of the unique features for attendees on the show floor.

IPPE is expected to attract more than 26,000 attendees and is a collaboration of three shows — International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat

Expo — representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored

by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association and the American Meat Institute.

More information on IPPE, including registration details, lodging and education offerings, is available at www.ippexpo.com.

American Feed Industry Association to host Pet Food Conference ATLANTA — The American Feed Industry Association, in partnership with the Poultry Protein and Fat Council, will sponsor the seventh annual Pet Food Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, the first day of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The conference will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

“We are excited to kick off IPPE

with AFIA’s annual Pet Food Conference, which attracts more than 200 participants each year.” said Leah Wilkinson, AFIA director of ingredients, pet food and state affairs. “The seminar covers everything from product claims, marketing and nutrition to regulatory and technical aspects of production and is a great networking opportunity.”

The meeting’s topics will range from updates on the Food Safety

Modernization Act, third-party certification programs including AFIA’s Pet Food Manufacturing Facility Certification Program, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Association of American Feed Control Officials as well as a panel discussion on communication and industry best practices.

The conference will feature several industry experts discussing top-

ics impacting today’s pet food and pet food ingredient manufacturers including Svetlana Uduslivaia, of Euromonitor International, speaking about domestic and global industry trends.

New this year, the conference will include a luncheon with guest speakers from Nutra Blend LLC who will discuss the “Drive to Feed the World/Chew on This” tour as

well as consumer outreach messaging.

The conference registration fee is $60 through Dec. 31. Visit www. petfoodconference.com for registration details.

The full agenda can be obtained at http://ippe14.mapyourshow. com/5_0/sessions/session_results. cfm?type=SessionType&SessionT ype=Pet+Food+Conference.

International Rendering Symposium returns to 2014 IPPE ATLANTA — The International Rendering Symposium is returning to the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Sponsored by the National Renderers Association, “The Rendering Industry: Using Rendered Products for Safe, High Quality Feed” two-day symposium is $150 for registered Expo

attendees.

This year’s International Rendering Symposium will include a presentation by Dr. Annel Greene, Clemson University, on “Controlling Salmonella in Feed.” Dr. Charles Starkey, American Proteins, will discuss “The Nuts and Bolts of the Rendering Industry.” A presen-

tation on “Rendered Products for Feeding Swine” will be presented

by Dr. Hans Stein of the University of Illinois, and Mark Brinkman, Diamond Pet Food Co., will focus on “Rendered Products and the Pet Food Industry.”

Other program topics will include an “Overview of the North

American Rendering Industry, NRA, and WRO;” “Quality Assurance in Manufacturing Rendered Products — Supplier Perspective;” “Sustainability, Perception and the Real World — The Raw Material Conundrum; Rendered Products for Feeding Poultry;” “The Role of Rendered Products in Aquaculture

Feeds;” and “Innovations in the Rendering Industry.”

The IPPE will be held Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The rendering symposium is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Jan. 30-31, 2014. To register for the event, go to www.ippexpo.org.

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AFIA to host first-ever export seminar at IPPE ATLANTA — On Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, the American Feed Industry Association will host a seminar to provide insight to the complex process of exporting feed and feed ingredients into the U.S. The “How to Export Feed and Feed Ingredients to the U.S.” seminar is the first of its kind sponsored by the association and will be held during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga.

“Over the years AFIA has seen an increased interest and curiosity

by IPPE participants in exporting feed and feed ingredients to the U.S.,” said Gina Tumbarello, AFIA manager of international trade. “The seminar is designed to address this growing demand by providing a variety of information from a diverse panel of speakers. If you are currently exporting to the U.S., or thinking about it, this seminar will

serve as an excellent resource.”

The half-day seminar will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center and will include presentations from both USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Topics include U.S. Feed/Feed Ingredient Import Trends, APHIS: Exporting Animal and Plant Products to the U.S. and Customs Bro-

kers: Representing Companies not Located in the U.S. Dr. Daniel McChesney from FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine will also present at the event, addressing the timely topic of the Food Safety Modernization Act — What Exporters to the U.S. Need to Know.

The early bird fee is $40 before Dec. 31. The registration fee will increase to $60 Jan. 1, 2014.

The full agenda is available at http://ippe14.mapyourshow. com/5_0/sessions/session_results. cfm?type=SessionType&Sessio nType=How+to+Export+Feed+ %26+Feed+Ingredients+to+the +U.S. Registration is available at www.compusystems.com/servlet/ ar?evt_uid=948 More information on the IPPE can be obtained at www.ippexpo. com.

IPPE hosts conference on doubling global egg production ATLANTA — The Meeting the World Challenge: Outlook for Doubling Global Egg Production program will be held from 1–5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, during the International Production & Processing Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Sponsored by the United Egg Producers and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the program is

$100 for registered IPPE attendees.

Eggs are nearly universally consumed as a food of choice to support dietary needs and tastes, and the egg industry has already seen shifts in the world’s egg production systems in response to the major global population and income changes taking place today. But a critical question for the U.S. and world egg industry is what should the sector be doing

to help ensure that world egg production is able to grow to meet what may be a doubling or more in the demand for eggs? This question brings up the issue of how to address the need for more grain and oilseeds?

In addition, questions also arise as how to build on the U.S. and world’s egg producing experience and track record of success to increase the output of eggs per laying hen and

increase layers’ feed use efficiency in the three decades to come?

The questions are the central focus of this symposium, and presentations addressing this issue will be provided by a variety of speakers, including: Dr. Margaret Zeigler, executive director of Global Harvest Initiative; Dr. Hongwei Xin, Egg Industry Center; Dr. Joseph Glauber, USDA chief economist; and

Dr. Daniel McChesney, director of the Office of Surveillance and Compliance, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food & Drug Administration.

IPPE, the world’s largest annual poultry, feed and meat industry event, will be held Jan. 28–30, 2014.

The Meeting the World Challenge: Outlook for Doubling Global Egg Production program agenda can be viewed at www.ippexpo.org.

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A half-day program sponsored

by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, “Biosecurity — Revisiting the Basics and Implementing New Strategies,” will revisit the wellestablished basics of successful biosecurity plans and explore new strategies for today’s global challenges. The registration fee is $100 for all International Production & Processing Expo attendees.

The program will feature industry

specialists, a panel discussion and a Practical Biosecurity Workshop. Dr. David Shapiro, Perdue, will discuss “Real-World Biosecurity Strategies to Minimize or Eliminate Animal Health and Food Safety Risks.”

Carl Heeder, Zoetis, will present on “Biosecurity Implementation Management: A Real Life Perspective of the Challenges Even the Most Well Written, Comprehensive Programs Face.” The panel discussion will address biosecurity perspectives from different regions of the world, and the workshop will look at various scenarios from different countries and develop a model taking into

consideration different regions, cultures, etc.

The 2014 IPPE will be held Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The biosecurity program is 8 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Jan. 30. The conference agenda can be viewed at www. ippexpo.org.

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Green energy drive comes with unadvertised environ. cost The Associated Press

CORYDON, Iowa — The hills of southern Iowa bear the scars of America’s push for green energy: The brown gashes where rain has washed away the soil. The polluted streams that dump fertilizer into the water supply.

Even the cemetery that disappeared like an apparition into a cornfield.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way.

With the Iowa political caucuses on the horizon in 2007, presiden-

tial candidate Barack Obama made homegrown corn a centerpiece of his plan to slow global warming.

And when President George W. Bush signed a law that year requiring oil companies to add billions of gallons of ethanol to their gasoline each year, Bush predicted it would make the country “stronger, cleaner and more secure.”

But the ethanol era has proven far more damaging to the environment than politicians promised and much worse than the government admits today.

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As farmers rushed to find new places to plant corn, they wiped out millions of acres of conservation land, destroyed habitat and polluted water supplies, an Associated Press investigation found.

Five million acres of land set aside for conservation — more than Yellowstone, Everglades and Yosemite National Parks combined — have vanished on Obama’s watch.

Landowners filled in wetlands.

They plowed into pristine prairies, releasing carbon dioxide that had been locked in the soil.

Sprayers pumped out billions of pounds of fertilizer, some of which seeped into drinking water, contaminated rivers and worsened the huge dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico where marine life can’t survive.

The consequences are so severe that environmentalists and many scientists have now rejected cornbased ethanol as bad environmental policy. But the Obama administration stands by it, highlighting its benefits to the farming industry rather than any negative impact.

Farmers planted 15 million more acres of corn last year than before the ethanol boom, and the effects are visible in places like south central Iowa.

The hilly, once-grassy landscape is made up of fragile soil that, unlike the earth in the rest of the state, is poorly suited for corn. Nevertheless, it has yielded to America’s demand for it.

“They’re raping the land,” said Bill Alley, a member of the board of supervisors in Wayne County, which now bears little resemblance to the rolling cow pastures shown in postcards sold at a Corydon pharmacy.

All energy comes at a cost. The environmental consequences of drilling for oil and natural gas are well documented and severe. But in the president’s push to reduce greenhouse gases and curtail global warming, his administration has allowed so-called green energy to do not-so-green things.

In some cases, such as its decision to allow wind farms to kill eagles, the administration accepts environmental costs because they pale in comparison to the havoc it believes global warming could ultimately cause.

Ethanol is different The government’s predictions of the benefits have proven so inaccurate that independent scientists question whether it will ever achieve its central environmental goal: reducing greenhouse gases.

That makes the hidden costs even more significant.

“This is an ecological disaster,” said Craig Cox with the Environmental Working Group, a natural ally of the president that, like others, now finds itself at odds with the White House.

But it’s a cost the administration is willing to accept. It believes supporting corn ethanol is the best way to encourage the development of biofuels that will someday be

cleaner and greener than today’s.

Pulling the plug on corn ethanol, officials fear, might mean killing any hope of these next-generation fuels.

“That is what you give up if you don’t recognize that renewable fuels have some place here,” Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy said in a recent interview with AP. “All renewable fuels are not corn ethanol.”

Still, corn supplies the overwhelming majority of ethanol in the United States, and the administration is loath to discuss the environmental consequences.

“It just caught us completely off guard,” said Doug Davenport, a Department of Agriculture official who encourages southern Iowa farmers to use conservation practices on their land. Despite those efforts, Davenport said he was surprised at how much fragile, erodible land was turned into corn fields.

Shortly after Davenport spoke to

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The Associated Press, he got an email ordering him to stop talking.

“We just want to have a consistent message on the topic,” an Agriculture Department spokesman in Iowa said.

That consistent message was laid out by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who spoke to ethanol lobbyists on Capitol Hill recently and said ethanol was good for business.

“We are committed to this industry because we understand its benefits,” he said. “We understand it’s about farm income. It’s about stabilizing and maintaining farm income which is at record levels.”

The numbers behind the ethanol mandate have become so unworkable that, for the first time, the EPA is soon expected to reduce the amount of ethanol required to be added to the gasoline supply. An unusual coalition of big oil companies, environmental groups and food companies is pushing the government to go even further and reconsider the entire ethanol program.

The ethanol industry is fighting hard against that effort. Industry spokesman Brooke Coleman dismissed this story as “propaganda on a page.” An industry blog in Minnesota said the AP had succumbed “to Big Oil’s deep pockets and powerful influence.”

To understand how America got to an environmental policy with such harmful environmental consequences, it’s helpful to start in a field in Iowa.

Iowa Leroy Perkins, a white-haired, 66-year-old farmer in denim overalls, stands surrounded by waisthigh grass and clover. He owns 91 acres like this, all hilly and erodible, that he set aside for conservation years ago.

Soon, he will have a decision to make: keep the land as it is or, like many of his neighbors, plow it down and plant corn or soybeans, the ma-

jor sources of biofuel in the United States.

“I’d like to keep it in,” he said.

“This is what southern Iowa’s for: raising grass.”

For decades, the government’s Conservation Reserve Program has paid farmers to stop farming environmentally sensitive land. Grassy fields naturally convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, which helps combat global warming. Plus, their deep root systems prevent topsoil from washing away.

For Perkins and his farmer neighbors in Wayne County, keeping farmland in conservation wasn’t just good stewardship. It made financial sense.

A decade ago, Washington paid them about $70 an acre each year to leave their farmland idle. With corn selling for about $2 per bushel (56 pounds) back then, farming the hilly, inferior soil was bad business.

Many opted into the conservation program. Others kept their grasslands for cow pastures.

Lately, though, the math has changed.

“I’m coming to the point where financially, it’s not feasible,” Perkins said.

The change began in 2007, when Congress passed a law requiring oil companies to blend billions of gallons of ethanol into gasoline.

Oil prices were high. Oil imports were rising quickly. The legislation had the strong backing of the presidential candidate who was the junior senator from neighboring Illinois, the nation’s second-largest corn producer.

“If we’re going to get serious about investing in our energy future, we must give our family farmers and local ethanol producers a fair shot at success,” Obama said then.

The Democratic primary field was crowded, and if he didn’t win the Iowa caucuses the road to the nomination would be difficult. His strong support for ethanol set him apart.

“Any time we could talk about support for ethanol, we did,” said

on Agriculture Innovation and Productivity.

Another Obama adviser at the time, Heather Zichal, grew up in northeast Iowa — as a child, she was crowned “sweet corn princess” — and was one of the Obama campaign’s leading voices on ethanol in her home state.

The administration had no greater corn ethanol advocate than Vilsack, the former Iowa governor.

“Tom understands that the solution to our energy crisis will be found not in oil fields abroad but in our farm fields here at home,” Obama said in 2008. “That is the kind of leader I want in my Cabinet.”

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Mitch Stewart, the battleground states director for Obama’s 2008 campaign. “It’s how we would lead a lot of discussions.”

President Bush signed the bill that December.

It would fall on the next president to figure out how to make it work.

EPA team President Obama’s team at the EPA was sour on the ethanol mandate from the start.

As a way to reduce global warming, they knew corn ethanol was a dubious proposition. Corn demands fertilizer, which is made using natural gas. What’s worse, ethanol factories typically burn coal or gas, both of which release carbon dioxide.

Then there was the land conver-

sion, the most controversial and difficult-to-predict outcome.

Digging up grassland releases greenhouse gases, so environmentalists are skeptical of any program that encourages planting more corn.

“I don’t remember anybody having great passion for this,” said Bob Sussman, who served on Obama’s transition team and recently retired as EPA’s senior policy counsel. “I don’t have a lot of personal enthusiasm for the program.”

At the White House and the Department of Agriculture, though, there was plenty of enthusiasm.

One of Obama’s senior advisers, Pete Rouse, had worked on ethanol issues as chief of staff to Sen. Tom Daschle of South Dakota, a major ethanol booster and now chairman of the DuPont Advisory Committee

Corn yield Writing the regulations to implement the ethanol mandate was among the administration’s first major environmental undertakings.

Industry and environmental groups watched closely.

The EPA’s experts determined that the mandate would increase demand for corn and encourage farmers to plow more land. Considering those factors, they said, corn ethanol was only slightly better than gasoline when it came to carbon dioxide emissions.

Sixteen percent better, to be exact.

And not in the short term. Only by 2022.

By law, though, biofuels were supposed to be at least 20 percent greener than gasoline.

From a legal standpoint, the results didn’t matter. Congress exempted existing coal- and gas-burning ethanol plants from meeting this standard.

But as a policy and public relations issue, it was a real problem.

The biofuel-friendly Obama administration was undermining the industry’s major selling point: that it was much greener than gasoline.

So the ethanol industry was livid.

Lobbyists flooded the EPA with

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criticism, challenging the government’s methods and conclusions.

The EPA’s conclusion was based on a model. Plug in some assumed figures — the price of corn, the number of acres planted, how much corn would grow per acre — and the model would spit out a number.

To get past 20 percent, the EPA needed to change its assumptions.

The most important of those assumptions was called the yield, a measure of how much corn could be produced on an acre of land. The higher the yield, the easier it would be for farmers to meet the growing demand without plowing new farmland, which counted against ethanol in the greenhouse gas equation.

Corn yields have inched steadily upward over the years as farms have become more efficient. The government’s first ethanol model assumed that trend would continue, rising from 150 bushels per acre to about 180 by the year 2022.

Agriculture companies like Monsanto Co. and DuPont Pioneer, which stood to make millions off an ethanol boom, told the government those numbers were too low.

They predicted that genetically modified seeds — which they produce — would send yields skyrocketing. With higher yields, farmers could produce more corn on less land, reducing the environmental effects.

Documents show the White House budget office also suggested the EPA raise its yield assumptions.

When the final rule came out, the EPA and Agriculture officials added a new “high yield case scenario” that assumed 230 bushels per acre.

The flaw in those assumptions, independent scientists knew, was that a big increase in corn prices would encourage people to farm in less hospitable areas like Wayne County, which could never produce such large yields.

But the EPA’s model assumed only a tiny increase in corn prices.

“You adjust a few numbers to get it where you want it, and then you call it good,” said Adam Liska, assistant professor of biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska. He supports ethanol, even with its environmental tradeoffs.

When the Obama administration finalized its first major greenenergy policy, corn ethanol barely crossed the key threshold. The final score: 21 percent.

“If you corrected any of a number of things, it would be on the other side of 20 percent,” said Richard Plevin of the Transportation Sustainability Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley.

“Is it a coincidence this is what happened? It certainly makes me wonder.”

It didn’t take long for reality to prove the Obama administration’s predictions wrong.

The regulations took effect in July 2010. The following month, corn prices already had surpassed the EPA’s long-term estimate of $3.22 a bushel. That September, corn passed $4, on its way to about $7, where it has been most of this year.

Yields, meanwhile, have held fairly steady.

But the ethanol boom was underway.

Conservation It’s impossible to precisely calculate how much ethanol is responsible for the spike in corn prices and how much those prices led to the land changes in the Midwest.

Supporters of corn ethanol say extreme weather — dry one year, very wet the next — hurt farmers and raised prices.

But diminishing supply wasn’t the only factor. More corn than ever was being distilled into ethanol.

Historically, the overwhelmingly majority of corn in the United States has been turned into livestock feed.

But in 2010, for the first time, fuel was the No. 1 use for corn in America. That was true in 2011 and 2012.

Newly released Department of Agriculture data show that, this year, 43 percent of corn went to fuel and 45 percent went to livestock feed.

The more corn that goes to ethanol, the more that needs to be planted to meet other demands.

Scientists predicted that a major ethanol push would raise prices and, in turn, encourage farmers like Leroy Perkins to plow into conservation land. But the government insisted otherwise.

In 2008, the journal Science published a study with a dire conclusion: Plowing over conservation land releases so much greenhouse gas that it takes 48 years before new plants can break even and start reducing carbon dioxide.

For an ethanol policy to work, the study said, farmers could not plow into conservation land.

The EPA, in a report to Congress on the environmental effects of ethanol, said it was “uncertain” whether farmers would plant on farmland that had been set aside for conservation.

The Department of Energy was more certain. Most conservation land, the government said in its response to the study, “is unsuitable for use for annual row crop production.”

America could meet its ethanol demand without losing a single acre of conservation land, Energy officials said.

They would soon be proven wrong.

Before the government ethanol mandate, the Conservation Reserve Program grew every year for nearly a decade. Almost overnight, farmers began leaving the program, which simultaneously fell victim to budget cuts that reduced the amount of farmland that could be set aside for conservation.

In the first year after the ethanol mandate, more than 2 million acres disappeared.

Since Obama took office, 5 million more acres have vanished.

Agriculture officials acknowledge that conservation land has

been lost, but they say the trend is reversing. When the 2013 data comes out, they say it will show that as corn prices stabilized, farmers once again began setting aside land for conservation.

Virgin land Losing conservation land was bad. But something even worse was happening.

Farmers broke ground on virgin land, the untouched terrain that represents, from an environmental standpoint, the country’s most important asset.

The farm industry assured the government that wouldn’t happen.

And it would have been an easy thing for Washington to check.

But rather than insisting that farmers report whenever they plow into virgin land, the government decided on a much murkier oversight method: Washington instead monitors the total number of acres of cropland nationwide. Local trends wash away when viewed at such a distance.

“They could not have designed a better approach to not detect land conversion,” said Ben Larson, an agricultural expert for the National Wildlife Federation.

Look closely at the corn boom in the northern Great Plains, however, and it’s clear. Farmers are converting untouched prairie into farmland.

The Department of Agriculture began keeping figures on virgin land only in 2012 and determined that about 38,000 acres vanished that year.

But using government satellite data — the best tool available — the AP identified a conservative estimate of 1.2 million acres of virgin land in Nebraska and the Dakotas alone that have been converted to fields of corn and soybeans since 2006, the last year before the ethanol mandate was passed.

“The last five years, we’ve become financially solvent,” said Robert Malsam, a farmer in Edmunds County, S.D., who like oth-

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ers in the central and eastern Dakotas has plowed into wild grassland to expand his corn crop.

The price of corn is reshaping the land across the Midwest. In Wayne County, Iowa, for example, only the dead can stop the corn.

A gravel road once cut through a grassy field leading to a hilltop cemetery. But about two years ago, the landowners plowed over the road.

Now, visiting gravesites means walking a narrow path through the corn.

People have complained. It’s too narrow for a hearse, too rutted for a wheelchair, too steep for the elderly.

But it’s legal, said Bill Alley from the board of supervisors.

“This is what the price of corn does,” he said. “This is what happens, right here.”

Air, water quality When Congress passed the ethanol mandate, it required the EPA to thoroughly study the effects on water and air pollution. In his recent speech to ethanol lobbyists, Vilsack was unequivocal about those effects: “There is no question air quality, water quality is benefiting from this industry,” he said.

But the administration never actually conducted the required air and water studies to determine whether that’s true.

In an interview with the AP after his speech, Vilsack said he didn’t mean that ethanol production was good for the air and water. He simply meant that gasoline mixed with ethanol is cleaner than gasoline alone.

In the Midwest, meanwhile, scientists and conservationists are sounding alarms.

Nitrogen fertilizer, when it seeps into the water, is toxic. Children are especially susceptible to nitrate poi-

soning, which causes “blue baby” syndrome and can be deadly.

Between 2005 and 2010, corn farmers increased their use of nitrogen fertilizer by more than 1 billion pounds. More recent data isn’t available from the Agriculture Department, but because of the huge increase in corn planting, even conservative projections by the AP suggest another billion-pound fertilizer increase on corn farms since then.

Department of Agriculture officials note that the amount of fertilizer used for all crops has remained steady for a decade, suggesting the ethanol mandate hasn’t caused a fertilizer boom across the board.

But in the Midwest, corn is the dominant crop, and officials say the increase in fertilizer use — driven by the increase in corn planting — is having an effect.

The Des Moines Water Works, for instance, has faced high nitrate levels for many years in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, which supply drinking water to 500,000 people. Typically, when pollution is too high in one river, workers draw from the other.

“This year, unfortunately the nitrate levels in both rivers were so high that it created an impossibility for us,” said Bill Stowe, the water service’s general manager.

For three months this summer, workers kept huge machines running around the clock to clean the water. Officials asked customers to use less water so the utility had a chance to keep up.

Part of the problem was that last year’s dry weather meant fertilizer sat atop the soil. This spring’s rains flushed that nitrogen into the water along with the remnants of the fertilizer from the most recent crop.

At the same time the ethanol mandate has encouraged farmers to plant more corn, Stowe said, the government hasn’t done enough to limit fertilizer use or regulate the industrial drainage systems that flush

nitrates and water into rivers and streams.

With the Water Works on the brink of capacity, Stowe said he’s considering suing the government to demand a solution.

In neighboring Minnesota, a government report this year found that significantly reducing the high levels of nitrates from the state’s water would require huge changes in farming practices at a cost of roughly $1 billion a year.

“We’re doing more to address water quality, but we are being overwhelmed by the increase in production pressure to plant more crops,” said Steve Morse, executive director of the Minnesota Environmental Partnership.

The nitrates travel down rivers and into the Gulf of Mexico, where they boost the growth of enormous algae fields. When the algae die, the decomposition consumes oxygen, leaving behind a zone where aquatic life cannot survive.

This year, the dead zone covered 5,800 square miles of sea floor, about the size of Connecticut.

Larry McKinney, the executive director of the Harte Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, says the ethanol mandate worsened the dead zone.

“On the one hand, the government is mandating ethanol use,” he said, “and it is unfortunately coming at the expense of the Gulf of Mexico.”

The dead zone is one example among many of a peculiar ethanol side effect: As one government program encourages farmers to plant more corn, other programs pay millions to clean up the mess.

Ethanol mandate Obama administration officials know the ethanol mandate hasn’t lived up to its billing.

The next-generation biofuels that were supposed to wean the country off corn haven’t yet materialized.

Every year, the EPA predicts mil-

lions of gallons of clean fuel will be made from agricultural waste. Every year, the government is wrong.

Every day without those cleanerburning fuels, the ethanol industry stays reliant on corn and the environmental effects mount.

The EPA could revisit its model and see whether ethanol is actually as good for the environment as officials predicted. But the agency says it doesn’t have the money or the manpower.

Even under the government’s optimistic projections, the ethanol mandate wasn’t going to reduce greenhouse gas right away. And with the model so far off from reality, independent scientists say it’s hard to make an argument for ethanol as a global warming policy.

“I’d have to think really hard to come up with a scenario where it’s a net positive,” said Silvia Secchi, a Southern Illinois University agriculture economist.

She paused a few moments, then added, “I’m stumped.”

In June, when Obama gave a major policy speech on reducing greenhouse gas, he didn’t mention ethanol. Biofuels in general received a brief, passing reference.

What was once billed as an environmental boon has morphed into a government program to help rural America survive.

“I don’t know whether I can make the environmental argument, or the economic argument,” Vilsack said in an interview with the AP. “To me, it’s an opportunity argument.”

Congress and the administration could change the ethanol mandate, tweak its goals or demand more safeguards. Going to Congress and rewriting the law would mean picking a fight with agricultural lobbyists, a fight that would put the administration on the side of big oil companies, which despise the ethanol requirement.

So the ethanol policy cruises on autopilot.

Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, the ethanol lobbying group, said there’s no reason to change the standards.

Ethanol still looks good compared to the oil industry, which increasingly relies on environmentally risky tactics like hydraulic fracturing or pulls from carbon-heavy tar sands.

Leroy Perkins, the farmer agonizing about what to do with his 91 acres, says he likes ethanol as a product and an industry. But he knows it fuels the corn prices that are transforming his county.

“If they do change the fuel standard, you’ll see the price of corn come down overnight,” he said. “I like to see a good price for corn. But when it’s too high, it hurts everybody.”

Investors from as far away as Maryland and Pennsylvania have bought thousands of acres in Wayne County, sending prices skyrocketing from $350 per acre a decade ago to $5,000 today.

One in every four acres of in the county is now owned by an out-oftowner.

Those who still own land often rent it to farming companies offering $300 or more per acre. Perkins could make perhaps $27,000 a year if he let somebody plant corn on his land. That’s nothing to dismiss in a county where typical household income is $36,000.

But he knows what that means.

He sees the black streaks in his neighbor’s cornfields, knowing the topsoil washes away with every rain. He doesn’t want that for his family’s land.

“You have to decide, do you want to be the one to...”

He doesn’t finish his sentence.

“We all have to look at our pocketbooks.”

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IPPE announces pork education partnership with VIV ATLANTA — In addition to poultry, feed and beef, the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is expanding its focus to the international pork industry.

IPPE has announced that it is partnering with Dutch-based trade show organizers of VIV to provide a comprehensive education program focusing on recent developments in

the international pork arena at the 2014 expo. VIV is the leading brand for trade shows in Europe and Asia, focusing on animal protein production.

The partnership between IPPE and VIV results in a unique network covering Asia, Europe and the Americas. “VIV is very happy to co-operate closely with IPPE for the

VIV International Pork Production Summit 2014 (VIPPS), scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29. Together, we have confidence in presenting a valuable program focusing trends, developments and best practices for the U.S. and international pork production industries,” explains Ruwan Berculo, project manager VIV. The 2014 IPPE will also feature a

special Pig Pavilion that will showcase information about the international pork industry. Special cooking demonstrations of pork products will be held by local chefs as well.

The International Production & Processing Expo is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The IPPE

will highlight the latest technology, equipment, and services used in the production and processing of poultry, feed and meat products. The tradeshow is expected to include more than 1,100 exhibitors and 420,000 square feet of exhibition space.

More information can be obtained at www.ippexpo.org.

Miss Georgia to make appearance at 2014 IPPE ATLANTA — Miss Georgia, Carly Mathis, will be making an appearance at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Mathis will help serve chili during the chili cook-off that will be held at 2 p.m. on the show floor in the B-Hall.

She will also sign autographs and help with the chili cook-off award presentation. Attendees can stop

by the B-Hall at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to get their picture taken with Miss Georgia.

Mathis, a graduate of the University of Georgia, was selected as Miss Georgia in June and represented the state in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, N.J., in September 2013. At Miss America, she was one of seven Quality of Life finalists recognized for outstanding community service, won the preliminary com-

petition in Lifestyle and Fitness in the Swimsuit category, and was a Top 10 Finalists for Miss America 2014 in the nationally-televised finals on ABC. The Miss Georgia Organization is a volunteer-run nonprofit corporation that is the state’s official preliminary to Miss America. The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement

programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance.

Comprised of three integrated tradeshows — International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo

and International Meat Expo — the IPPE poultry, feed and meat industry tradeshow will be held Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Show hours are: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Thursday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

More information is available at www.ippexpo.org.

Excellence in agriscience innovation honored WASHINGTON — Four innovators in agriculture received monetary awards and research funding jointly presented by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, an independent federal government agency, and the American Farm Bureau Federation. The awards honor scientists, educators and high school students for their contributions to science and research in agriculture.

“The American Farm Bureau Federation has a long history of supporting new ideas for delivering efficient solutions to our food and agricultural challenges,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “That is why we are proud to support the work of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation in fostering the advancement of agriscience.”

Dr. Michael P. Doyle, a Univer-

sity of Georgia Regents Professor and director at the Center for Food Safety, is the recipient of the $10,000 Distinguished Agriscience Scientist Award. Doyle’s research focuses on food safety and security. On issues related to the microbiological safety of foods, he works closely with government agencies, the food industry and consumer groups.

Dr. Sara Clark, a teacher at Sonoraville High School in Calhoun, Ga., is the recipient of the $5,000 Agriscience Educator Award. As a secondary school teacher for 20 years, Clark encourages her students to explore the many fields of agriscience and find something that interests them. She uses methods such as inquiry-based learning, teaching others and self-directed learning to keep students engaged

in the agriscience classroom.

Two high school students were also honored for agriscience research. Jillian Drake and Kellie Einck each received $1,000 awards for individual research projects.

Drake, a senior at Fallbrook Union High School in Fallbrook, Calif., concentrated her research on the plant pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter, which causes severe diseases in citrus trees and crops such as tomatoes, potatoes and peppers.

She plans to continue her research at the Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Research Service laboratory.

Einck, a junior at South O’Brien High School in Paullina, Iowa, concentrated her research on new developments in ethanol production.

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Chicken is first-ever bird cooked in space NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Soy Vay®, a premium line of preservative-free, kosher marinades, has confirmed that it has boldly cooked chicken where no teriyaki had gone before: the stratosphere.

History was made at 12:07 p.m.

CDT, Oct. 12, when chicken marinated in the sauce was confirmed to have successfully returned to Earth after it was launched to 104,572 feet and slow-cooked in space.

The mission’s success was made possible with the help of a team of physicists and (real) rocket scientists who partnered with Soy Vay to design the A Pollo ‘13 capsule and

hone its space cooker technology.

Made of polystyrene foam and sculpted to resemble a bottle of Soy Vay, the A Pollo ‘13 capsule was developed to insulate the cooking process from the sub-zero temperatures of the upper atmosphere.

Inside, 1 pound of organic, free range chicken breast marinated in Soy Vay Veri Veri® Teriyaki sauce was vacuum-sealed in plastic and suspended in a water bath. A chemical reaction initiated just prior to the 10:08 a.m. CDT launch heated the water surrounding the chicken, which slowly cooked the meat to 155 degrees F over the course of the

1 hour, 59 minute space voyage.

“The sweet and savory flavors in Soy Vay marinades make it easy for cooks of any level of experience to deliver awesome, out-of-this-world dishes, here on Earth,” said Soy Vay marketing manager Tad Kittredge.

“We realized that the only reasonable way to take teriyaki to the next level would be to cook it outside the kitchen, far beyond the grill, and among the stars — so we found a way to do it!”

To avoid disturbing the gentle cooking process with the intense vibrations of a rocket launch, the A Pollo ‘13 capsule was tenderly

carried into the stratosphere, by a weather balloon. When the balloon burst, due to the lowered atmospheric pressure, a parachute opened, slowing the space-cooked chicken’s fall to Earth. Upon landing, it was located by a team of Soy Vay chicken chasers, promptly sampled and declared to be undeniably delicious.

Space chicken enthusiasts near and far convened at Cumberland Park in Nashville to witness the A Pollo ‘13 launch. They enjoyed less adventurously prepared, but similarly delicious, bites of Soy Vay marinated chicken, served hot

off the grill.

Founded in 1982, Soy Vay got its start when an Asian girl and a Jewish boy came together over their love of food, Asian flavors and secret family recipes with the idea to bottle the best tasting sauces possible, using only the finest ingredients around — no preservatives and no additives. Today, Soy Vay makes five different marinades, all kosher and preservative-free, featuring ingredients like expeller-pressed soybean oil and whole toasted sesame seeds.

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Study: Diets with wheat improve feed conversion in turkeys CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Recent work by a research group in Poland indicates that turkey diets supplemented with moderate levels of wheat, either ground and pelleted or as whole grain, enhanced the bird’s gastrointestinal function, which helps to improve feed conversion.

The researchers also observed additional benefits attributable to wheat supplementation including an increase in gizzard weight and a significant reduction in gizzard pH. The group authored an article summarizing its findings, “Gastrointestinal morphology and function

in turkeys fed diets diluted with whole grain wheat,” which appears in a recent issue of Poultry Science, a journal published by the Poultry Science Association.

The lead author, Dr. Zenon Zdunczyk, is a professor at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences.

He was joined in the study by researchers in the Department of Poultry Science and the Department of Histology and Embryology at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.

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“In recent years, one view that has gained popularity is that feeding larger particle size and whole grain to poultry improves gizzard function and overall bird health. The aim of our study was to verify a part of this hypothesis, namely that moderate dilution of complete turkey diets with whole wheat — we examined levels up to 22.5 percent — would improve gastrointestinal function and, hence, contribute to growth performance. Our findings indicate that this is the case,” said Zdunczyk.

Approach and findings In the study, 900 male BIG-6 turkeys were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments: a basal diet; a basal diet diluted with low levels of ground and pelleted wheat or whole wheat; or a basal diet diluted with high levels of ground and pelleted wheat or whole wheat. At successive stages of the experiment, the dilution levels of wheat ranged from

5 percent up to 22.5 percent.

The 180 male turkeys in each group were studied from five to 18 weeks. They had free access to feed and water and were kept in pens on litter in a building with a controlled environment.

The trial lasted for 126 days, with the birds weighed at the beginning of the experiment (at 29 days of age) and at the end of each feeding period — on days 56, 84, and 126.

Body weight gain and the feed conversion ratio were calculated for each period.

The results of the experiment indicated that moderate dilution of a basal diet with wheat does not reduce the final bodyweight of turkeys, and that the use of whole grain wheat improves their physiological parameters and growth performance.

Supplementation of the birds’ diets with whole wheat improved feed conversion as a result of improved gastrointestinal tract function, i.e. lower pH of gizzard digesta, and other parameters characterizing the

physiology of the small and large intestines.

The experiment was conducted at the Research Laboratory of the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Warmia and Mazury.

The animal protocol used in the study was approved by the Local Animal Care and Use Committee in Olsztyn, Poland.

Potential commercial While the work was carried out in Europe, it potentially has implications for turkey producers here in the U.S., according to PSA President Dr. Michael Smith.

“Turkey production is an important poultry enterprise throughout the world, with regional ingredient availability and varying cultural preferences often resulting in significantly different rearing practices in various markets. Some of the strategies turkey researchers are pursuing — including those discussed in Dr. Zdunczyk’s group’s paper — may help producers address these differences,” said Smith.

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FDA approves vaccine for H5N1 avian influenza WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved the first adjuvanted vaccine for the prevention of H5N1 influenza, commonly known as avian or bird flu.

The vaccine, Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Monovalent Vaccine, Adjuvanted, is for use in people 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of exposure to the H5N1 influenza virus.

Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by certain influenza A viruses. Most avian influenza A viruses do not infect people. However some viruses, such as H5N1, have caused serious illness and death in people outside of the U.S., mostly among people who have been in close contact with infected and ill poultry.

When people do become infected with H5N1, about 60 percent die,

according to the World Health Organization. H5N1 is an influenza virus with pandemic potential because it continues to infect wild birds with occasional outbreaks of influenza disease in poultry populations, and most humans have no immunity to it.

“This vaccine could be used in the event that the H5N1 avian influenza virus develops the capability to spread efficiently from human to human, resulting in the rapid spread of disease across the globe,” said Dr. Karen Midthun, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “Vaccines are critical to protecting public health by helping to counter the transmission of influenza disease during a pandemic.”

The H5N1 avian influenza vaccine is not intended for commercial

availability. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has purchased the vaccine from the manufacturer, ID Biomedical Corp. of Quebec, Quebec City, Canada (a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals), for inclusion within the National Stockpile for distribution by public health officials if needed.

The vaccine is made using an egg-based manufacturing process, which is also used for ID Biomedical Corp.’s seasonal influenza vaccine, FluLaval. It contains the adjuvant AS03, an oil-in-water emulsion. An adjuvant is a substance incorporated into some vaccines to enhance or direct the immune response of the vaccinated individual.

The adjuvant makes it possible to use a small amount of influenza protein per dose of vaccine to elicit the desired immune response in an indi-

vidual to prevent influenza disease.

Reducing the amount of influenza protein per dose helps to increase the total number of doses of a safe and effective vaccine available for the public during a pandemic.

The H5N1 component and the AS03 adjuvant component are supplied in two separate vials, which must be combined prior to use. The vaccine is administered via intramuscular injection in two doses, 21 days apart.

The evaluation of safety compared approximately 3,400 adults 18 years of age and older who received the vaccine to about 1,100 adults who received placebo in a multi-center study.

The most common side effect reported during the clinical studies among the vaccine recipients was injection site pain. Muscle aches,

headache, fatigue and injection site redness and swelling were also common.

To determine how well the vaccine works, the immune response was evaluated in about 2,000 of the vaccinated adults. The results showed that 91 percent of individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 years and 74 percent of individuals 65 years and older who received the two-dose regimen developed antibodies at a level that is expected to reduce the risk of getting influenza.

The manufacturer will collaborate with the FDA and other U.S. governmental agencies on plans to collect additional safety and effectiveness data through U.S. government-sponsored studies of the vaccine, in the event that it is used during an H5N1 influenza virus pandemic.

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Markets

ing more struggles late week. Market activity was slow to moderate. In the parts structure, movement was light to fair as dealers were cautious and selective. Prices were steady to weak for jumbo wings, bone-in breasts and dark meat items. Prices were trending firm for tenders and steady for the balance of items.

Offerings of tenders were in good balance and moving well. Wings, bone-in breasts and most dark meat cuts were moderate to heavy with the larger wings noted as available and slow to clear. Market activity for parts was slow to moderate.

In production areas, live supplies were moderate at mixed, but mostly desirable weights.

Compiled by David B. Strickland, Editor 770-718-3442 dstrickland@poultrytimes.net

Nat’l. Broiler Market: (Dec. 17): Whole broiler/fryer prices were steady in all areas.

Offerings of all sizes were light to moderate. Retail demand was light

to moderate as wintry weather conditions continued to hamper much of the Northeast. Foodservice demand was light to good, mostly light to moderate. Floor stocks were mixed.

Trucking issues abounded in regard to availability with many anticipat-

Fowl:

Dec. 13: Live spent heavy fowl Final prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 10½-22¢

P arts: Georgia:

The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots for the week of Dec. 16: line run tenders $1.87½; skinless/boneless breasts $1.85½; whole breasts $1.07½; boneless/skinless thigh meat $1.40½; thighs 73¢; drumsticks 70½¢; leg quarters 50¢; wings $1.22.

N ational Slaughter: Broiler: Estimated slaughter

for week ending Dec. 14 is 154,564,000.

Actual slaughter for the week end-

The following chart provides an annual high and a comparison of recent activity of major poultry company stocks.

USDA Shell Eggs AMS weekly combined region shell egg prices Average prices on sales to volume buyers, Grade A or better, White eggs in cartons, delivered warehouse, cents per dozen.

Company Annual High Dec. 10 Dec. 17

Cal-Maine 56.53 54.83 54.18 Campbell Soup 48.83 40.96 42.74 ConAgra 37.28 32.51 31.48 Hormel 46.18 45.23 44.16 Pilgrim’s Pride 19.23 16.47 16.07 75.53 67.87 68.42 Sanderson Farms Seaboard 2948.24 2715.00 2757.56 Tyson 34.38 33.97 33.16 (Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.)

Dec. 13

Extra Large Regions: Northeast 157.00 Southeast 164.50 Midwest 153.50 South Central 164.50 Combined 160.06

Large

Medium

156.00 114.00 162.50 114.00 151.50 108.50 164.50 116.50 158.88 113.38

Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations

Grain Prices OHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Dec. 3 Dec. 12 Dec. 17 No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. $4.04 $4.17 $4.01 Soybeans/bu. $13.06 $13.29 $13.22 (Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)

Broiler Eggs Set/Chicks Placed in 19 States EGGS SET (Thousands)

CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)

Nov. 16

Nov. 23

Nov. 30

Dec. 7

Nov. 16

Nov. 23

Nov. 30

Dec. 7

Del Fla Ga Ky La Md Miss Mo. N.C. Okla Pa S.C. Tex Va Other states

27,041 21,236 10,601 4,241 1,221 33,386 7,891 3,818 7,940 17,193 8,491 20,587 7,042 3,937 5,313 14,115 6,494 7,719

27,970 21,163 10,039 4,411 1,220 32,985 7,739 3,622 7,934 17,063 8,488 20,521 7,093 3,917 5,244 14,271 6,421 7,839

28,291 21,149 10,094 4,414 1,222 33,423 7,703 3,864 7,596 17,528 8,491 19,775 6,958 4,067 5,383 14,982 6,370 7,719

28,275 21,175 10,219 4,435 1,223 32,994 7,701 3,803 7,717 17,547 8,466 20,105 6,934 3,887 4,833 13,972 6,373 7,849

20,210 18,330 8,934 4,415 1,271 24,883 5,745 3,535 7,082 14,741 4,675 15,857 5,113 2,693 5,023 12,553 4,911 5,935

18,512 18,731 8,897 5,476 1,328 24,967 5,962 3,162 5,292 13,202 4,523 15,915 5,126 2,915 4,448 12,345 5,262 5,482

19,735 19,328 9,205 5,402 1,469 24,484 6,080 3,052 5,164 13,819 5,990 15,345 3,473 3,138 4,878 11,628 4,835 5,548

19,921 19,770 10,555 6,107 1,354 26,050 6,248 3,340 4,416 14,379 6,182 15,866 4,268 3,092 4,948 11,752 5,003 5,685

19 States Total

200,547

200,101

201,310

199,659

159,971

156,063

157,025

163,251

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1/Current week as percent of same week last year.

Estimates: The estimated number of broiler/ fryers available for slaughter the week ending Dec. 14, was 157.3 million head compared to 155.1 million head slaughtered the same week last year, notes USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.

Broiler/Fryer Report

Industry Stock Report

ing Dec. 7 was 154,734,000.

Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Dec. 14 is 1,681,000.

Actual slaughter for the week ending Dec. 7 was 1,522,000.

Light-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Dec. 14 is 1,695,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Dec. 7 was 1,779,000.

Total: Week of Dec. 14: 157,940,000. Week of Dec. 7: 158,035,000.

USDA National Composite Weighted Average For week of: Dec. 13 For week of: Dec. 6

94.89¢ 95.02¢

Dec. 13 93¢-$1.02 95¢--99¢ 83¢--93¢ 83¢--93¢ 91¢--97¢ 91¢--96¢

Majority (whole body) Eastern Region: New York: Central Region: Chicago: Western Region: Los Angeles:

Negotiated prices in trucklot and less-than-trucklot quantities of ready-to-cook whole body broiler/fryers delivered to first receivers; prices in cents per pound.

Turkey Markets Weighted avg. prices for frozen whole young turkeys Weighted average (cents/lb.) F.O.B. shipper dock National

Week ending Dec. 13 Last year 102.32 95.50 Hens (8-16 lbs.)

Toms (16-24 lbs.)

108.92 97.33 Week ending Dec. 6 Hens (8-16 lbs.)

Toms (16-24 lbs.)

101.45 100.51

Nov. avg.

105.64 104.49

Egg Markets USDA quotations New York cartoned del. store-door: Dec. 12 Extra large, no change $1.63--$1.67 Large, no change $1.61--$1.65 Medium, no change $1.22--$1.26 Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Dec. 12 Extra large, no change $1.61--$1.77 Large, no change $1.60--$1.77 Medium, up 1½¢ $1.11½--$1.29

Dec. 17 $1.63--$1.67 $1.61--$1.65 $1.22--$1.26 Dec. 17 $1.61--$1.77 $1.60--$1.77 $1.13--$1.29

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Coalition supports ‘Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act’ WASHINGTON — A 28-member coalition of poultry and livestock groups has announced their support for the “Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act” which was introduced Dec. 12 by Senators Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.), Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and Kay Hagan (D-N.C.).

In a coalition letter urging each member of the U.S. Senate to commit support as cosponsors, the bipartisan legislation was hailed as a simple, effective solution to the problems caused by corn diverted to ethanol, driving up feed costs and consumer prices for meat.

“We commend Senators Feinstein, Coburn and Hagan for legislation that goes directly at the heart of the problem now acknowledged with the Renewable Fuels Standard,” said National Turkey Federation President Joel Brandenberger.

“Corn is a major part of poultry production costs. Government’s forced competition between corn for ethanol and corn for animal feed occurs without regard for when there is a bad harvest. The resulting volatility in corn prices hit hard, but then recedes slowly. Turkeys are being fed off last season’s purchase of highpriced corn, and those costs linger well after the lower-priced corn harvest available now.”

National Chicken Council President Mike Brown added, “Congressional action to repeal the corn ethanol mandate remains the most viable pathway to allowing all users of corn to have equal standing in the marketplace, and we thank Senators Feinstein, Coburn and Hagan for leading this effort in the Senate. We know all too well from last year that corn crop projections

and inventories can be erased from Mother Nature’s wrath. This important legislation will help us ensure this vital resource is appropriately allocated. It is clear that the momentum in Washington is shifting and our elected officials and regulators are realizing that the supplies for our feed, food and fuel must not be pitted against each other.”

The Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), created in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and revised in 2007, sets a target for 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels blended into gasoline by 2022 with the corn ethanol mandate scheduled to reach 15 billion gallons by 2015. Each year, EPA issues RFS rules with increasing volumes of renewable fuel blending that also include cellulosic and advanced biofuels that do not com-

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